Authenticity has been quite a business buzzword this past year. We have been told that being authentic or transparent is one of the best ways to establish trust with clients. Our goal should be letting others see the “real us” and showing the world that we have a human side to our business. After all, [...]
If You Resigned, Would Anyone Care?
This past week, many Apple geeks were rocked with the news that Steve Jobs was resigning from the helm of one of the most iconic companies in the history of our planet. The lamenting of Steve’s leaving was echoed throughout Twitter and the blogosphere; a lamenting that almost seemed like an eerie funeral of sorts [...]
Should You Encourage Your Kids to be Safe?
My children, Tyler and Kayla, have brought me more happiness than a parent could ever imagine. There is a tremendous blessing and joy in being a dad that isn’t easily translated into words. As a parent, I want the absolute best for my kids and I desire them to experience a long, healthy, and happy life. [...]
Why Honest Feedback is Valuable
As iron sharpens iron, so a friend sharpens a friend. – Proverbs 27:17 Honest feedback is something lacking in our world today. Our culture has placed such a focus on being sensitive to others or only listening to what makes us happy that it can be rare to find a person who is willing to [...]