July 4, 1776 – July 4, 2019 “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all (Men and Women) are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. — That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among
Build a better mousetrap, and the world will beat a path to your door” is a phrase attributed to Ralph Waldo Emerson in the late nineteenth century. The phrase is actually a misquotation of the statement: “If a man has good corn or wood, or boards, or pigs, to sell, or can make better chairs
Leading and managing change in a world of complexity, there is simply no road map, recipe or formula for success. Alli Polin is right when she says, “Honestly, everyone, even the most seemingly confident person, is figuring it out as they go. You’re not alone.” The Virginia in the title of this blog is a
It’s been a long time since I visited my undergraduate college campus so when I received an invitation to attend a reunion = a coming together after a period of separation – I thought, why not? It would be fun to see the place, visit some favorite spots, see what has changed and celebrate with
The second definition of myth is “a widely held but false belief or idea.” The first definition has to do with a story that we tell to explain things we may not understand. Regardless of definitions, here’s why I believe most of the palaver about work life balance is either a false idea or a
Do you get notices that either a piece of software or an application needs to be “updated” and “downloaded” to be sure that you have the latest and greatest? It seems to me this has become part of a daily routine like brushing your teeth or taking a shower. It cleans up the old
