The Gift of Balance

The Gift of Balance

There’s a bluebird house on an oak tree six feet from our bedroom window. The same pair of bluebirds comes each spring to build, populate, and empty a nest in it. This past spring, their parenting process caused me to reflect on how instructive bluebird flying lessons...
Thanking Those Who Quietly Serve

Thanking Those Who Quietly Serve

It happened in the Atlanta airport—one of the busiest on the planet.  I was sitting in the Delta gate area waiting to board my flight.  A slightly stooped Asian woman with a droid-like expression and robotic movement was making her way through the waiting areas...
Every Employee an Entrepreneur

Every Employee an Entrepreneur

Publix gets accolades for being at the top of the heap for great customer service among grocery stores.  Consumers Reports puts it #3 behind Wegmans and Trader Joe’s, neither of which are in my area.  Publix is clean, convenient, and does not cost you an arm and a...
Mentoring Traps to Avoid

Mentoring Traps to Avoid

There are countless traps along the path of mentordom. Mentoring can be a power trip for those seeking an admirer, a manifestation of greed for those who must have slaves. Mentoring can be a platform for proselytizing a cause or crusade, a strong tale told to an...