I'm a logophile. --- obsessed with words, their exact definition, and correct usage. I've had one of my scribbled, mostly illegible, notes sitting on my desk for several weeks now. It says "2 minute warning". The term's been used ever since the inception of the NFL, the National Football League. It came about due to... Continue Reading →
This past Tuesday as I was about to, or so I thought at the time, go to sleep, an excruciating pain suddenly flared up in my left arm. I could also feel my heart beat accelerate up to 225 beats per minute. Fortunately, we have a quality heart monitor device so I strapped that on.... Continue Reading →
"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 →
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It’s a beautiful Sunday morning --- nothing but happy thoughts. Due to the swimming pool being closed on Sunday’s, a long walk is the second order of the day, not the first. The first order of the day is still caffeine and nicotine. With that out of the way, time to walk The first stop on my route is... Continue Reading →
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