Why a pink flamingo is an essential leadership tool
I was on my side porch the other day, chilling, enjoying the breeze, and doing a bit of writing for work, when I looked through the trees over to my neighbor’s yard and saw a huge pink flamingo. And I mean huge. Now I probably should clarify that through the...
Why you want to laugh often, long, and loud
“Laugh often, long, and loud. Laugh until you gasp for breath.” ~George Carlin It is often said that laughter is the best medicine and that laughter soothes the soul. I’ve certainly found that to be true. I’ve also found that it can be a great leadership skill –...
You can laugh more
“A good time to laugh is anytime you can.” ~Linda Ellerbee I can be very intense. Ask anyone who knows me. I can get caught in the seriousness of a situation, the meaning of a moment, the dilemma of a debate. I can work very hard to find value in each encounter and...
Where can you laugh more?
“Time spent laughing is time spent with the Gods.” ~Confucius Honestly, I believe we can never spend enough time laughing. Laughter eases tough situations, lightens burdens, and improves relationships. It allows us to step out of our own perspective and to see the...
When I remember that everything I say can easily be misunderstood or misinterpreted, it helps me to slow down and get a bit clearer, or at least check for agreement and understanding in the conversation. https://bit.ly/46nzeXY?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_content=ap_rsrx1e76l5
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When I stop and remember Karl Popper’s quote, it always gives me pause. I generally think I’m being so clear when I speak, and I can get annoyed when what I’ve said is misinterpreted. But, again, the problem may very well lie within me. https://bit.ly/46nzeXY?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_content=ap_ujsgb0qvj6