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My Circus : My Monkeys

It is my sincerest hope that my monkeys are helpful, funny, and bring you at least a little bit of joy.

May 29 •

I Am Not Delusional (I Swear)

I truly believe happiness can offer a compelling counterpoint to the “leadership style” that has been foisted upon us and, perhaps, a vision for…

Apr 10 •

"No One Wants to Work?" Nah, They’re Already Working

Boomers Are Retiring, Immigrants Are Blocked—Who’s Gonna Fix Your Toilet?

Feb 13 •

Better A Short Fuse On A Firecracker Than A Long Fuse On A Stick Of Dynamite

Little bursts are far easier to handle than to let it all build up until it detonates in an explosion that leaves body parts sliding down the walls.

Feb 6 •

Kindness Is a Strength

Debunking the Myth That Kindness Is Weakness

Jan 23 •

Be The Kind Stranger

Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to be kind.

Jan 2 •

People Aren’t Homeless, Cities Are

The US is short some 2.5 million homes*. Turns out people are not “homeless”, cities are. Cities need to become more homeful.

Dec 12, 2024 •

Have A Fallback Statement

Having a Fallback Statement at the ready provides a quick and easy escape hatch to get you back to the main topic of an uncomfortable conversation.

Nov 21, 2024 •

The Art Of Working Together

When we know how to work with and for each other, we can achieve amazing things. And, as an added bonus, we get to use the word “transmogrification” far…

Nov 7, 2024 •

Micromanaging Is Megastupid

If you have to be up in everyone’s business without letting them go on their own, no one is working to their highest potential.

Sep 26, 2024 •

Trump Is A Terrible Leader

He epitomizes the antithesis of all I espouse. But maybe, just maybe, we can learn something from what not to do.

Jul 25, 2024 •

Throw Compliments Like Confetti

Gandhi once said, “be the change you want to see in this world.” I would like to make an addendum: Compliment the changes you wish to see more of in…

Jul 18, 2024 •

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