“If I could do this every day, I would.” This fallacious statement was fabricated after an early morning hike with my sister. And moments after, I realized it was an excuse. I could do that every day – I just hadn’t made the decision to. And maybe hiking every day isn’t something I’m willing to…

It is with great easy that we project distortions on to others. Anointing oneself in the place of omniscience. Yet we waste no time in feeling enraging when projected upon. Learn from the golden rule, do unto others as you would have them do to you. Photo by Sasha Matic on Unsplash.

Discomfort, one of the first words I associate with giving feedback. To minimize your discomfort, here’s a framework specifically to give feedback to someone you lead. Ask: “Can I give you some feedback?” Describe the behavior Describe the impact Ask for change Example: Can I give you some feedback? When you consistently interrupt other team…

The longest road in the world, the road from your head to your heart. From having the knowledge in your brain to desiring it in your heart. For example, knowing stealing is wrong, but still desiring to steal. Contrasting to no longer desiring to steal. There are events, people, places, and books that will expedite…

There are certain stages of life that prompt routine questions. After being engaged, when is the wedding? Recently married, when are you having kids? Just graduated, what are your plans after high school? And although these questions are asked for a reason (we want to know the answer!) they often serve as an easy fallback…