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Can You Prevent Suicide?
Do not wait to have that conversation. You know how some memories stay in your mind? I still remember the handshake. The very physical, nearly-break-your-knuckles grip the solidly built young man put on me. And the comment, “Esch, I am nothin!!” He was loud and...
Police officers and George Floyd: What side are u on?
George Floyd was killed by Derek Chauvin, a year ago yesterday. Just a few miles from where our family lived for 18 years. A huge loss for all who knew Mr. Floyd. And a lot of years in prison for Mr. Chauvin. Tragic on multiple levels. It disrupted us as a...
Is Crappy Communication Causing You Headaches?
Is crappy communication an issue in your life? Has it also impacted your business? Do not fear, there is hope. I have been there. 20 years ago while my wife and I were overwhelmed and exhausted with our son who didn't sleep well. She asked me at 3 a.m. to,...
Ex-Priest turned Construction Guy: Now Author!
Can you believe it? I used to be a priest. Why did I leave and what did I learn? And how did I get into construction? Come to my Book Release Party March 25th and find out. I wrote this book to help others communicate more effectively and use their personal power...
Why Well-Being Matters in Communication
How is your well being? Physically, financially, emotionally? Maybe you had a great year, personally and professionally. Perhaps you had a horrible year. Most likely it was a mix. Many believe that our well being comes, in large part, from the way we access and use...
Practical, post-election support for you
Too close to call. We do not yet know for sure who the next President will be. A lot of people are feeling anxious now. Maybe your breathing is shallow even as you read this. Are you taking at least 5 seconds to exhale? (always better to exhale a little longer...
Are You Exhaling Long Enough?
Too close to call. We do not yet know for sure who the next President will be in the USA. A lot of people are feeling anxious now. Maybe your breathing is shallow even as you read this. Are you taking at least 5 seconds to exhale? (always better to exhale a little...
Waking Up in the Wake of the Racial Unrest
This is mostly my personal reflections on current events. I hope my thoughts inspire you to speak up respectfully about what you believe, with an open heart to listen to others who have different ideas from you. We are in the middle of a giant, dangerous racial...
Mother of Young Children Nearly Died by Suicide
Ever since that wiffleball game ended badly back in 1969 and I had to apologize to the scariest neighbor on the block for my bad language, my life has been filled with challenging conversations. I seem to have a knack for talking with others about hard topics.. You...
“Dealing”with Difficult People in Covid Times
We all have difficult people in our lives. Right now, for some of us, things are worse. Since March of this year, most of us have had our regular lives turned upside down. Dealing with difficult people in regular times is hard enough. And now we have to deal with...
