"Empathic Listening". This story is 100% true. I've subtitled this brief ditty: "Bob's Attempt at Nuanced Leadership". Malcolm is a department manager reporting to me, the Operations Mgr. He has a problem. His management approach is best described as bigoted bullying. But, as his boss, it’s my responsibility to give him the opportunity to correct his behavior. Too many managers believe... Continue Reading →
Free Greeting Cards; or, (literally) “It’s The Thought That Counts.”
Recently, just before her birthday, while we were in the grocery store, I walked my wife over to the greeting card section and selected a visually attractive card containing the appropriate prose, handed it to her and, asked her to read it. After a light kiss on her cheek I said "Happy Birthday. I love... Continue Reading →



