May 18, 2021Member-onlyWhat a Tragic Death Can Teach Us About Living LifeSet boundaries and take time for you — In writing a book about work-life happiness in the post-pandemic world, I’ve second-guessed myself countless times over the past year. Does the world really need another book on happiness and wellbeing? There are piles of them already out there, plus magazine and online articles, podcasts, etc. …Life Lessons3 min readLife Lessons3 min read
Feb 1, 2021Member-onlyRally around the people you work withBrad Thompson calls it a “dream job,” at least on paper. Working in corporate sales in the newly emerging field of cellular communication in the 1990s, Brad had courtside tickets to entertain clients at NBA games. …4 min read4 min read
Sep 3, 2020Member-onlyMore laughter, not lessHave you ever boarded a flight, settled into your uncomfortable seat, bumped elbows with the person next to you, wiped the sweat from your brow and then heavily sighed? Most of us can picture this uncomfortable feeling. Then the flight attendant comes over the PA and says the following: “Welcome…Happiness3 min readHappiness3 min read
Jul 13, 2020Member-onlyThank Goodness it’s Monday! Do you celebrate TGIM?Bob Chapman dreams of a world where we celebrate TGIM — thank goodness it’s Monday — instead of TGIF. His vision goes like this: “I get back to a place I feel valued, I get to contribute my gifts, I get to play the game of business with people,” Chapman…Work4 min readWork4 min read
Jun 26, 2020Member-onlyWe are all just human beings, right?My 17-year-old son was still asleep at 11 a.m. last Monday. It was the first day of summer break after all, but I opened his door to try to nudge him into starting his day and I had some really good news: The Supreme Court had decided on a 6–3…Pride2 min readPride2 min read
Jun 22, 2020Member-onlyHappiness is an accomplishment — especially at workAmericans are the unhappiest they’ve been in 50 years, according to a University of Chicago study released last week. This may not be much of a surprise to you, given everything happening in our world right now, but what can you do about it? For starters, you can find more…Happiness4 min readHappiness4 min read
Jun 15, 2020Member-onlyIf a tree falls in a forrest …You may or may not be aware that, while our nation is going through the most incredible period in a generation, the “first draft of history” is being written less and less often. Local newspapers are dying and Hassan Manaj captures it perfectly in this new YouTube video. I watched…2 min read2 min read
Jun 8, 2020Member-onlyProtest reflections: This is my AmericaLike thousands and thousands of my fellow countrymen and women, I took part in a march and rally this week. Here is a collection of thoughts and observations from the experience: The march and rally took place Sunday (June 7) in Tacoma, Wash. and were organized by a small group…Equality3 min readEquality3 min read
