Category Archives: Self-improvement

If you want to be a leader that everyone loves to follow, then learn how to lead meekly. Meek is defined as being humbly patient, gentle and kind. People often confuse meekness with weakness. It’s not. Meekness is strength, confidence and grace under pressure and provocation. If you can become a student of how toContinueContinue reading “Leading Meekly”

We become what we think about. That is the strangest secret of life. In the 1950’s Earl Nightingale argued whatever we plant in our subconscious mind and nourish with repetition and emotion will one day become a reality. Its been proven throughout humankind, and my own life is a testimony to its truth. When IContinueContinue reading “In Search of Delight”

I got an awesome handwritten letter from my son, Dallas. He took the initiative. One of the best moments yet between me and him. One I won’t forget. I did not expect the letter. It was unprompted and genuine. He spoke from the heart. It touched me deeply. It all started when I bought himContinueContinue reading “A Lollipop Moment”

We are here today to celebrate the life of Marc David Casciani and to say goodbye to a wonderful man. Death is always sad, but if there was ever a case to celebrate, this would be it. For those of you who don’t know me, I’m Louis Casciani III, the first of his seven grandchildrenContinueContinue reading “My Eulogy”

I recently listened to an inspiring interview of Chip Heath by Craig Groeschel. It centered around Chip’s book, The Power of Moments. They talked about why some experiences create more of an impact than others, what makes them memorable and how they can be used to benefit your professional and personal life. For me, itContinueContinue reading “Creating Moments”

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.  Without it, two people can be amicable, but the dynamic between them will not approach excellence.  Mediocrity is the best possible outcome.  WithoutContinueContinue reading “Trust”

Some people like to bully and be mean to other people.  Maybe there is something going on in their story, and they are taking it out on you. If it happens once, then ask them to not to it again.  If it happens a second time, then speak up and say STOP!  If the bullyContinueContinue reading “It’s OK to Howl”

At what point did we become so busy and so distracted that we can’t afford to spend as much quality time with our family as we’d like?  Since when did chicken fingers and a smartphone become babysitters?  Why are we unknowingly encouraging our kids to become digital zombies? As I write this, I am stillContinueContinue reading “Chicken Fingers & a Smartphone”