There are several traditions that happen around this time of year: Diwali, Hanukkah, Christmas, and Kwanzaa. Each of these traditions brings to mind a common theme — the value of expecting good. In the Hindu tradition of Diwali, we celebrate the power of good over evil, light over darkness. …

Early in my work life, Marvin Kivitz, the CEO at Elwyn, retired. Always a gentleman, I was not surprised by what he did as he planned for his last day. He bought us all a book to read for guidance. I still remember one quote from the book, “Everyone is…

A few weeks ago, our son called to say he had just seen the new Dune movie in an IMAX® Theater. When I suggested to my husband we could just watch it on TV, he said, “No.” He, too, wanted the big screen experience. …

Last week, I had the opportunity to tell people a little about my life story. It was a tough conversation since I don’t like to talk about myself. …

I am a big fan of inspirational messages, I’m sure it goes back to growing up spending time with my grandmother who loved one liners! She gave me a book filled with them, that someone had given her as a gift in 1957. When I was little I thought it…

The world is composed of safe and unsafe places, so where you live matters. If you live in an unsafe area, you may learn to live in fear. Fear has a slew of negative side-effects, including taking a toll on your physical and mental well-being. …

If you are a country music fan, you may have started humming the Tim McGraw song Humble and Kind, after reading the title of this post. One of the biggest delights of music for me is when I gain inspiration from the tune. …

All too often I find myself in a hurry. My to-do list always runs long and it seems to never get shorter even when I cross off tasks. While a lot can get finished in a hurry, there are significant risks. In the course of daily life or work, problems…

I once worked in an organization where billing was decentralized and processed using a variety of software tools. I was more than a little worried, and as it turned out, I had good cause. A significant amount of revenue was missing in one department. It took a while to find…