Etiquette is a social expectation that applies to everyone and is visible in simple interactions and spaces, even between strangers. It is not limited to staffed homes or a particular class, identity, or religion. Good etiquette is a choice available to anyone and rests on the principles of consideration, respect, and honesty. These principles guide […]
Emotions are strong contenders in how we live our lives. They are an inward feeling and an outward reflection of how activities affect us. When working towards achieving your business goals, you are mostly told that having the willpower and determination to achieve these goals can improve your performance and set you on the path… […]
I was fortunate a few years back I had cataract surgery. I say fortunate because after my surgery I saw the world in a different light. I could see colours that had been lost to me. As we grow older, we may forget the wonders that are all around us. Humans love the new and […]
Americans are watching crime and violence on our streets, with teens and young adults looting stores, rioting, hitting strangers, and killing innocent people. It is sad to see and tragic for everyone who doesn’t feel safe in today’s cities. Yes, we need more police and consequences for criminal behavior, but that will not solve the […]
Ouch! Oh no, the yellow jacket is stuck to my right ear as I slap and pull him off. Just as I throw him down, there’s another one popping my right hand. Bailing out of the utility room at my cabin, I lay down a stream of wasp spray at a few other aggressive yellow […]
In an era defined by rapid technological advancements and ever-evolving market dynamics, companies find themselves navigating a landscape of uncertainty. To thrive in such an environment, forward-thinking organizations are increasingly turning to a unique ally: the futurist. Another wonderful article on this subject is “Why Every Organization Needs a Futurist in Residence,” by Tanja Schindler. […]
“What differentiates sellers today is their ability to bring fresh ideas.”– Jill Konrath Imagine you recently heard or discovered you could reach more people and increase your bottom line by selling your how-to content in large quantities rather than one copy at a time to one person at a time. You notice the idea really […]
Raymond Jetson, a church pastor, Harvard fellow, and former state legislator, founded Aging While Black to explore the unique experience of Black Americans, particularly how social, political and economic inequalities have a bearing on aging. As the driving force behind Metromorphosis, a social change nonprofit, he has developed an approach built on engaging and convening […]
What does it mean to be a strong leader and entrepreneur? Sometimes it is loud and in your face and other times it is the quiet fortitude to keep showing up even through very rough waters. This week I attended my first mastermind in-person, a 3 day event in a shared house in Charlotte NC. […]
I was reading abut two studies that will help seniors live longer. Here is a quick summary of them and my ideas as to whether they would be accepted by seniors in North America. The Blue Zones study conducted by National Geographic and author Dan Buettner identified five regions around the world where people tend […]
