Sunday is a good day to talk about silence. Not the kind we experience in our sleep, but a waking silence. It’s hard to come by these days, usually because we are never truly alone in our digital “always-on” world. The buzzes and bells of alerts and notifications constantly interrupt and command our attention. Yet, … Continue reading Practicing Silence
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A Shout Out to Tough Bosses
Everyone should have at least one tough boss in their career. Nothing will make you stronger, better, more aware of new possibilities and just flat out smarter. I’ve worked for some very tough bosses during my career. (Check out my blog post, When I Worked for Andrew Cuomo). It certainly wasn’t easy, at times it … Continue reading A Shout Out to Tough Bosses
The Love We’re Left With
If you read one book this year, make it I Keep Trying to Catch His Eye by the sportswriter Ivan Maisel. The book is a memoir of the experiences of Ivan and his family dealing with the suicide of his son Max in 2015. Publishers Weekly called it “beautiful and heart-wrenching.” I can think of … Continue reading The Love We’re Left With
Quit vs. Grit
For as long as I can remember one of the most prized attributes in professional athletes was the ability to tough it out. Play through pain. Overcome any obstacle. Do what it takes, no matter what, to get the win. There are countless examples: Michael Jordan leading the Bulls to a playoff win while fighting … Continue reading Quit vs. Grit