Tag Archives: balance

Reintroducing humanity into everyday business life

In the middle of a typical meeting-filled day in DC, I was fortunately able to jam in some time for coffee with an old friend and mentor. Our chats – akin to taking myself in for an oil change – … Continue reading

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Quick but not in a Hurry

Some months back I was watching a game in which one team found itself in a big although not insurmountable hole. The color analyst – a former coach – used a great phrase to emphasize the point that the team … Continue reading

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Stop Pressing & Get Back to Winning

Like many people, I have surprisingly found myself absorbed with the Olympics (basketball, swimming and track are of course awesome, but I’ve also found myself spellbound by crazy events like table tennis and the trampoline), even though the coverage choices … Continue reading

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Not Standing Idly By

Quick – name the top 3 mistakes you’ve made in your career! Didn’t take long, did it? Now, how about the top 3 successes in your career? My guess is that this one took a little longer. Why? Well, to … Continue reading

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I – can – get – some – satisfaction

Have you ever gone back to the “old neighborhood” and been shocked by the sight of the little scrub in your front yard that is now a big leafy tree? OK, some of you may not be old enough but, … Continue reading

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Returning from a Break in Healthy Living

Overview While I had planned for a break in my exercise routine during the Africa trip, unexpected circumstances required a more holistic approach to wellness upon my return. Due to my lifelong fight with obesity, rapidly returning to my (mostly) … Continue reading

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Three things to feel every day

We’re all told to stay in balance. Nice sentiment, but awfully hard to accomplish at times. To cope with the demands of calls, meetings, deadlines, flights, family, health, etc., a few years back I came up with three “self tests” … Continue reading

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