My wife Eleanor and I were walking up a mountain road, enjoying a rare moment of being alone together. As we rounded a bend, we saw a friend, Nancy,* not too far ahead. When we caught up with her she suggested we walk together. I've known Nancy … [Read more...]
Advice for hard times: Take sips from a full cup
July 9, 2010 By
A few thousand years ago, the Bible story goes, Pharaoh woke up from a dream he couldn't understand: He was standing by a river and saw seven robust cows emerge, followed by seven emaciated cows. "I have not seen such ugly ones … [Read more...]
How to Handle Silence, the Worst Kind of Feedback
January 19, 2010 By
Last week I shared the problem of Alex, a marketing consultant who was left in the dark when Sam, a prospective client, didn't call him back. My suggestion to Alex was to reach out to Sam once and then let it go. In that situation Alex and Sam … [Read more...]
Don’t Live in a Half-Built House
May 6, 2009 By
There is something curious about a group of houses in Utah. They're falling apart. Windows covered with wood. Roofs patched with blue tarp, blowing in the wind. Walls simply missing. And yet people live in them. These houses are not being … [Read more...]
