Category Archives: Uncategorized

No Joy Without Gratitude

In the aftermath of a brief recent rant on Facebook about the White House’s seemingly slow actions against terror (which I have since taken down) I have been “double dared” by a good friend Rich O, to post something positive … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , | Comments Off on No Joy Without Gratitude

You are not a quitter. You are grounded.

With the exception of these opening two paragraphs, the entirety of this post was written by George Bruno. I met George in the Fall of 2013 and in only a handful of interactions with him, I can assert that he is … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , | 2 Comments

Solve for X

Algebra – the bane of existence for countless secondary school students. And for many, algebra is a source of entertainment in the way of puzzle solving for many others. I fall into the latter category. Engineering was my undergraduate academic … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off on Solve for X

Whatever you are looking at, that's where you will go

In a recent conversation with a friend of mine about the viability of an admittedly audacious business dream, a disparity emerged on the optimism – pessimism spectrum.  It lead me to reflect on my musings about the influence our attitudes … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off on Whatever you are looking at, that's where you will go

False Sense of (sunscreen) Security

If you are one of the thousands – dare I say millions – of people who enjoy spending countless hour on the beach in the summer and you have migrated completely to the spray canisters to apply your sunscreen, PLEASE … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , | Comments Off on False Sense of (sunscreen) Security

Permission To Accept Love

On this Valentine’s Day, I request your indulgence as I break away for a moment from the normalcy of the theme of my blog articles.  Today, I wish to discuss a topic that rarely (i.e. very nearly never) comes up … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , | 4 Comments

To Start A New Tradition Try "Goofy Pageantry"

I was recently invited as a guest to A Robert Burns Supper with the St. Andrew’s Society of Philadelphia.  One of my best friends from my childhood is a long-time member of The St. Andrew’s Society along with his father … Continue reading

Posted in Behavioral Influence, Business Communication, Business Relationships, inspiration, laughter, Leadership, Management, tradition, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , | Comments Off on To Start A New Tradition Try "Goofy Pageantry"

Keep Your Circle Of Inspiration Small

This week Lance Armstrong is reportedly going to offer an admission to the use of performance enhancing methods during his cycling career. In affect, he will be admitting that he lied to and misled many people and organizations.  As an … Continue reading

Posted in cheating, cycling, inspiration, Society, sport, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Meaningful Sacrifice

With Christmas only days away, I wish to share what I feel is a very warm sentiment in the spirit of giving.  Recently, I had the privilege to be audience to a magnificent presentation delivered by a true star of … Continue reading

Posted in Christmas, Faith, Holiday, Religion, Society, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , | Comments Off on Meaningful Sacrifice

We All Want A Scapegoat

Change is indeed the only constant. Interpreting that can easily lead to many outcomes. Perhaps it means that change is always afoot. Or, it could mean that no-thing every really changes. Alternative, it means many other things too. I’d like … Continue reading

Posted in Business Relationships, Change Management, Leadership, Management, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , | 1 Comment