“The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt with the heart.”  – Helen Keller When I was eight years old, my sister and I – along with a family friend my sister’s age – ventured out into the neighborhood after a heavy snowfall. While meandering Read More

“Empty chairs. Missing loved ones. Lord, how their voices once filled the room, as their echoes fill it now.” – Mitch Albom During this time of year, many of us reflect on what we have to be thankful for. Oftentimes, we equate our thankfulness with “things” – tangible items we see with our eyes or Read More

The other day I came across a study originally published in the Harvard Business Review, which draws a conclusion about “nice guys” that truly surprised me. “Results showed that more agreeable — i.e. nicer and friendlier — men earned significantly less than other men. This isn’t typically true for young workers — the effect is Read More

“High school, you don’t want to go back and do it over again.” – Marguerite Moreau It’s been 25 years since I graduated from high school. And as is customary, my graduating class has arranged a high school reunion to commemorate the milestone. I didn’t attend any of my previous reunions and honestly, I have Read More

“Reaching out and valuing other lives is the only way to be trusted and never forgotten.” ― Isabella Koldras When you’re reaching out to someone in your life (a friend, a family member, a colleague) how often is that communication selfless? Are you reaching out to discuss a situation or circumstance in your life, or are Read More