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A Terrific Bad Mood Buster

Closing off this first day of May, 2012, I am a bit grumpy following just “one of those days”.   Self doubt had momentarily captured me in its tight embrace.  We’ve all been there and this one is getting a … Continue reading

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Where do you see the world in five years?

“Where do you see yourself in five years?” is a question that is often asked of  younger people earlier in their careers.  (It is sometimes asked of those later in their careers as well.)  I have never felt comfortable with … Continue reading

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Invention: The Mother of Necessity

There is a well-known saying by the Greek philosopher Plato (427 BC – 347 BC) that tells us that Necessity is the Mother of Invention.  Plato, I assure you, never owned a Blackberry or an iPhone.  Today, technology is being … Continue reading

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Joy and Hunger

Thank you to all who are following my stories about my trip to Rwanda in December.  In my December 13th post, I shared my sensations from witnessing enormous faith in the people who traveled great distances (mostly by foot) to … Continue reading

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At Least Acknowledge the Star to Which Your Wagon is Hitched… Otherwise Unhitch Your Wagon

I am taking a break from blogging about my Rwanda experience to share something that is rather timely – while also giving me the chance to try my hand at satire. At this very joyous time of year where celebrations … Continue reading

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Clearly Full of Faith, The Likes of Which I Have Never Seen

I now begin part two of my journey to Rwanda.  I have returned and this is the part of the trip where I share the amazing experience with you.  Along the way, I will try to be as “matter of … Continue reading

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A week in Rwanda – Where do I begin?

Thank you to everyone who has read my recent post about my trip to Rwanda.  Before leaving, I had promised updates about the experience as often as possible.  Well, it turned out that it was not all that possible given: … Continue reading

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I am Thankful for a most improbable pilgrimage

A few weeks ago, a friend of mine extended an opportunity to me to assist him with recording the documentary of a religious celebration in Rwanda. November 28, 2011 will mark the 30th anniversary of Marian apparitions in Kibeho in … Continue reading

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The Knights (and efficiency) of the Round Table

In the September 2011 issue of The Harvard Business Review, Charalambos Vlachoutsicous recounts a story in “How to Cultivate Engaged Employees” where a CEO for whom he consulted reported significant improvements in engagement and productivity by holding meetings at a … Continue reading

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Environmentally Charged "Paradigm Discrimination"

Just about every element of the human response network is subject to the nature vs. nurture debate. And in almost all cases the answer is that a balance of the two is at play. Sometimes one is dominant and sometimes … Continue reading

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