by Tom Esch | Apr 22, 2020 | Interpersonal Communication, Blog
Sure seems to be a lot of advice out there. Seems like every email I get is from some business who is there for me “during Covid-19”. Are you getting those? Are they bothering you? Are you seeing lots of tips on having good zoom meetings? How to get the lighting...
by Tom Esch | Feb 29, 2020 | How to Handle Polarizing Topics and Challenging People, Wellness/Mental Health/Stress Relief, Blog
I’m worried about white men. I know this is a risky thing to write. White middle-aged men in particular. I know, you may think I’m a racist, or an ageist. Or fomenting conflict. From my point of view, I am genuinely worried about white-middle-aged men (and yes, in...
by Tom Esch | Nov 28, 2019 | How to Handle Polarizing Topics and Challenging People, Blog
First I wish to express my gratitude to all those who have supported my work in 2019. It has been an exceptional year for me, both my regular consulting work as well as the “Fr. Vito” show that is going on its fourth year. Your support, interest and care...
by Tom Esch | Oct 4, 2019 | Using Your Power Effectively, Blog
It was thiiiiiiiiis big! Ten days ago I went fishing in northern Wisconsin with my son Elijah. He is just starting college and I wanted one last trip with him before the weather turned. On the first cast of the day I caught a 44” musky, the fish of 10,000 casts. What...
by Tom Esch | Apr 3, 2018 | How to Handle Polarizing Topics and Challenging People, Blog
This is not about guns. I do not know enough about guns to be an activist about guns. I do know about communication. It is about people speaking up respectfully and effectively when something is awry. This is my business. This is info about a confidential app to...
by Tom Esch | Dec 19, 2017 | How to Handle Polarizing Topics and Challenging People, Blog
This is a tough article for me to write. I’ve been putting it off for a while and cannot put it off any longer. I’m nervous because I feel this is mostly a time for us men to listen. And I’m nervous that whatever I say here may be met by some with criticism. But...
