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The Not So Sorry Sorry, or the Apology That is Not an Apology
All of us have received an insincere apology, one we doubted was authentic. Here are some thoughts on apologies. How to give a good one,…
November 15, 2010
The Shortcomings of Superman
Okay, Superman is my favorite comic book character. Don’t ask me why. There really is no rhyme or reason to these things. If you were…
August 15, 2008
Presumption of Merit
Work goes more smoothly when we remember it is just business. Way too much time and energy is diverted if someone chooses to take something…
February 23, 2011
Are You a Logic Bully?
A Logic Bully is someone who attempts to overwhelm you with rational arguments while remaining impervious to the insight that your primary motivations are emotions. It…
October 26, 2021
Thinking is a Skill: The Acquisition and Use of Critical Thinking Skills Turbo Charges Success
Simply because they have thoughts (i.e. words form) in their heads, most folks think they know how to think. But if you define thinking as…
November 6, 2014
Build the Chain
We are so much the product of our habits. So how to form habits that take us where we want to go? And break the…
February 13, 2024
Dysfunctional Habits: Trapped By Your Triggers
Knowing your triggers, your short fuses, is crucial to learning and substituting new behavior. If you are not aware of (and alert for) what triggers…
December 26, 2017Creating a Company Culture
I realized a long time ago that every company had its own unique culture. I wanted to have a special company, where people enjoyed working,…
October 26, 2007
Don’t Bite the Hook
In times of stress, of pain, when we are hurried, feel under attack, lonely or even just distracted: any time we are not at our…
August 11, 2016
The Simple Secret to Self-Control
When we see someone who seems to have it all together, who exhibits good habits and good self-control, we tend to attribute it to good…
May 28, 2019