As the school year wraps up, I reflect on the intersection of learning a new skill and encouragement. My daughter is nearing the end of her first year of playing the trumpet for her middle school band. From my perspective, she’s done remarkably well. To hear her tell it though, you’d form a different conclusion….
Weekend Reflections
18 Quotes to Inspire Your Attitude of Gratitude
Tomorrow is my country’s national day of Thanksgiving. Here are some quotations to help you form an “attitude of gratitude.” Which one is your favorite? “Let us be grateful to the people who make us happy; they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom.” ― Marcel Proust “Do not spoil what you have…
The Bridge Between Goals and Accomplishments
Mr. People Equation is taking a fitness course. The instructor gave the students this tee shirt. I like it. A lot.
Merry Christmas from the Mitten
When There Are No Words
I’m a blogger. That means I put my writing out into the world for others to see. But sometimes, there are no words. That’s how I feel today. What could I possibly say that would help? It seems frivolous to write about workplace dynamics when our nation deals with the horrifying story of mass shootings…