How to Silence a Barking Dog

It was a hot summer. We had the windows open on many nights. Our neighbors, who live about 15’ from us, had a variety of dogs living at their house that summer. This one particular week I think they had three dogs staying with them. One of the three was a...

What’s That Costing You?

Not long ago I was having lunch with a friend. I asked how his business was going and he said it was going real well except that one of his managers was having a bit of a hard time. Three of his direct reports had quit on this manager in a fairly short period of time,...

Words Can Wound Deeply

It is the holiday time again, and for many of us it means special celebrations with our dearest loved ones that are mostly easy and enjoyable. And also, for some, it means being with members of our extended or immediate family with whom we still have some issues....