Trust is the most valuable commodity of the human heart. It is the cornerstone of healthy relationships. Without it, relationships exist, but they’re not the stuff of which great partnerships are made. Two people can be amicable, but the dynamic between them will not approach excellence. Mediocrity is the best possible outcome. Without trust, there cannot be faith, hope,Continue reading "Trust"
Neighborly Love Podcast, Episode 46 – Andrew Nussbaum
Ordinary People. Extraordinary Conversations. If "Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee" and "The Parable of the Good Samaritan" collided at an intersection, then the Neighborly Love podcast would be the result. It features casual conversations over coffee in a "virtual coffee shop" that lean into the power of empathy. It's about feeling heard, valued, and understood.Continue reading "Neighborly Love Podcast, Episode 46 – Andrew Nussbaum"
Lifelong Coachability
Lifelong learning refers to the ongoing, voluntary, and self-motivated pursuit of knowledge for personal or professional reasons. It’s about continuously enhancing your skills and knowledge, regardless of your occupation, age, or educational level. Examples include taking online courses, learning a new language, attending workshops, or even picking up a new hobby. Employers value lifelong learnersContinue reading "Lifelong Coachability"
Love in Action
It's easy to know love when you feel it. Love as an emotion conjures affection, pleasure, enjoyment, or happiness. It's what most people think of when they hear the word and its usually inward-focused direction. While true, it's also important to understand the origin and definition of love which is outward-focused. Matilda and Dozer (herContinue reading "Love in Action"
A Father’s Gift
I've been a son for 54 years. I've been a father for 20. I'm usually focused on giving my dad a thoughtful gift without much thought about what I might get from my family. If you know about The 5 Love Languages®, then you know that everyone gives and receives love differently. I show loveContinue reading "A Father’s Gift"
A “Mighty Endeavor”
Wordcloud from MindWolves.com homepage. In yesterday's post on Seth's Blog, Seth Godin introduced me to an editing tool called wordclouds.com. It's easy and free to use. Click the ‘word list’ menu and ‘extract words from the text’. You can choose from a CSV, PDF, or Word file and a URL. I produced a word cloudContinue reading "A “Mighty Endeavor”"
No Excuses
Do you have a special day of reflection and rest during the week, i.e. a Sabbath? There are no excuses not to have one, even during your busiest times. In fact, that’s when you need it the most. A day when you don’t do any real work and rest your body. A day where youContinue reading "No Excuses"
Finding Your Niche in Life
What do you love to do? What do you dream of doing? What fascinates you? What can you talk about, think about, and study all day and not get bored? Where have you been most effective in your life? Asking these questions is key to finding your niche in life. Working will not feel likeContinue reading "Finding Your Niche in Life"
Neighborly Love Podcast, Episode 45 – Coach Dave Gray
Ordinary People. Extraordinary Conversations. If "Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee" and "The Parable of the Good Samaritan" collided at an intersection, then the Neighborly Love podcast would be the result. It features casual conversations over coffee in a "virtual coffee shop" that lean into the power of empathy. It's about feeling heard, valued, and understood.Continue reading "Neighborly Love Podcast, Episode 45 – Coach Dave Gray"
Tender Heart, Tough Hide
I’ve recently learned something from Joseph Grenny, a leading social scientist for business performance: Six sources of influence are either working for you or against you, You can profoundly change the way you feel about any choice by changing the frame of the decision, and Change requires both motivation and skill. For example, we all knowContinue reading "Tender Heart, Tough Hide"
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