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The Leadership Paradox

I’ve just return from a two-day conference where much of the discussion revolved around leadership. It got me thinking about a curious human characteristic that I’ll call the Leadership Paradox.

On the one hand, we all like to think of ourselves as special. We have unique talents to offer. We are all above average. Everyone wants to be treated better than …[MORE]

April 28, 2010 | Category: Failure to Communicate, Nothing Humble About It, The Flotsam of Existence | One comment

Enough

After less than a year belonging to Facebook, I’m beginning to regret it.

I was one of the last of my circle to get in the game. I pointedly resisted for a long time, but finally I caved. There was just too much going on there that I didn’t want to miss out on. Pictures were posted. Events were hyped. …[MORE]

April 1, 2010 | Category: Nothing Humble About It, The Flotsam of Existence | Leave a comment

Do You Want to Live Forever?

A friend recently told me about an interesting podcast he’d heard. The subject was medical advances in the field of human longevity. The premise was that medical and technological advances would soon outpace the extended lifetimes they produced, potentially resulting in a human lifespan of a thousand years or more. In fact it was suggested …[MORE]

March 4, 2010 | Category: Future Shock, Nothing Humble About It, The Flotsam of Existence | Leave a comment

The Taste of the Times

Maybe it’s a sign of aging; maybe it’s a sign of the times. Whatever the reason, I’ve begun to lose patience with the American preoccupation with “improving” food products to the point of tastelessness. It seems that good is never good enough. Manufacturers are always looking to cut their costs and extend the shelf life of their …[MORE]

February 26, 2010 | Category: Foaming at the Mouth, Nothing Humble About It, The Flotsam of Existence | Leave a comment

Right-of-way

Social Contract—an actual or hypothetical agreement among the members of an organized society that defines and limits the rights and duties of each

I thought I’d include this definition because it seems that the meaning is no longer being instilled by parents or schools. The concept of the social contract is dying a slow and painful death.

Recently, I …[MORE]

January 20, 2010 | Category: Foaming at the Mouth, Nothing Humble About It | Leave a comment

Unsolicited Opinion

Are you considering a switch to digital television? Have you done so already? Are you as annoyed with the whole thing as some of the rest of us are?

A few months ago, I switched my service to digital. I wasn’t even planning to do that, but some sweet little pixie knocked on my door and outlined a …[MORE]

January 11, 2010 | Category: Foaming at the Mouth, Nothing Humble About It, The Flotsam of Existence | Leave a comment

The Devine Message

A church along one of my frequent routes has a message board outside, one of those with movable letters. Such boards are often used to quote scripture, announce church events or offer up pithy messages. The church I often pass is fond of the pithy message. Recently, I saw them offer tips on communicating with …[MORE]

November 23, 2009 | Category: Failure to Communicate, Nothing Humble About It, Speaking of Speaking, Writing About Writing | Leave a comment

Furry Folk

I’m a pet lover. There have only been brief interludes of petlessness in my life. Most of my pets have been cats, because they are best suited to my lifestyle and personality, but I also love dogs. Currently, my best furry friend and constant companion is a golden-retriever/chow-mix bitch named Freeway. She has a sweet …[MORE]

November 15, 2009 | Category: Nothing Humble About It, The Flotsam of Existence | One comment