by Steve | Oct 14, 2021 | Leadership
Collaborator friendships are built around things we have in common. They may be shared experiences, interests, ambitions, or values. Think about… the heroic missions of first responders, soldiers, and social workers the passionate hobbies of sports fans, avid...
by Steve | Oct 6, 2021 | Leadership
You’ve heard the expression, “I’m a lover, not a fighter.” But what do you call a guy who is both? Ted Lasso. The hero of the Emmy-winning adult comedy TV series is a good-natured, people-loving, underdog you can’t help but root for. Especially since the deck is...
by Steve | Sep 29, 2021 | Uncategorized
It was author Rita Mae Brown who said, “If it weren’t for the last minute, nothing would get done.” I think that can be said of certain friends too. Without their encouragement and accountability, we struggle to reach for the stars. Consider this story of a...
by Steve | Sep 15, 2021 | Uncategorized
“During our teenage years, we spend nearly one-third of our time with friends. For the rest of our lives, the average time spent with friends is less than 10%.” – Tom Rath Friendship in adulthood isn’t easy. It’s different than the friendships we had as...
by Steve | Sep 8, 2021 | Uncategorized
“Garcia, no one likes a show-off.” Ouch. That one hurt, especially in front of my classmates. But 7th grade me needed to hear that comment and Mr. B cared enough to call me out. Kids need tough love sometimes. But that’s not all they need. Along with correction, kids...
by Steve | Aug 25, 2021 | Uncategorized
Jack: Greg, nice work with the cat today. Greg: Aw, thanks, Jack. I’m just glad I could help out. Listen, we never did get to finish that little “convo” back at the den. So, when you have a minute, there is still something I’d like to talk to...
by Steve | Aug 17, 2021 | Uncategorized
Jack: Did I not clearly explain the circle of trust to you, Greg? Greg: Mm, yeah, I think I got it. Jack: Then is there something you wanna tell me? Greg: Mm, l-l don’t think so. Meet The Parents is a painful story told playfully. Jack Byrnes placed demands on...
by Steve | Aug 9, 2021 | Uncategorized
“But the fact is, Greg, with the knowledge you’ve been given, you are now on the inside of what I like to call, ‘the Byrnes family circle of trust.’ I keep nothing from you, you keep nothing from me…and round and round we go.” In the...
