“I’m Happy To Do It”
Last month I met a friend for breakfast. At the end of the meal when the check arrived, he grabbed […]
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The First 17 Pages…
I read a lot of books, and some of them I obtain second-hand. So occasionally I end up with a
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Say Hello
Like many people I have deep friendships that emerged from shared interests and places: close friends from college, dear colleagues, and friends
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A Different Tone of Voice
Last week I met up with some friends for a social outing. Afterward, I reflected on a particular part of
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“Have You Ever…?”
A couple party games can teach us a lot about making meaningful conversations in every day life. You may know
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Clean Your Bicycle
It takes maintenance to keep a bicycle running smoothly. These are quick and easy tasks if you know what you’re
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Ants Working Together
When two ant colonies are placed side-by-side in a box of sand, they leave each other alone and co-exist peacefully.
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Be Like Water
Have you ever watched the water running in a creek? The water doesn’t resist, or contort itself, or brace for
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30 Years Later…
What’s the most valuable piece of feedback you ever received? When I was about 8 years old we were driving away from
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Show Them You Care
“I really care what you think.” Many team leaders say this to their team members. But how do you show it? This