At a recent funeral I heard the ‘Parable of 10 Virgins’ from Matthew’s Gospel (25:10), “While they went off to buy it, the bridegroom came and those who were ready went into the wedding feast with him. Then the door was locked.” A scripture verse often used during funeral masses. I am always reminded of […]
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At the baseball park run by our Lion’s Club, my wife Vicki painted on the wall of the concession stand the saying, “In baseball, as in life, all the important things happen at home.” This is such a perfect phrase for a Little League ballfield filled with kids from 5 to 18. Home plate is
When I hear the word ‘Cherish,’ the first thing I think of is the pop song by The Association from 1966. The song, which was written in a half hour, reached number one on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. The record label frowned on the song saying it sounded “too old and archaic,” however 50
The definition of ‘true up’ is to make level, square, or balanced with the help of an adjustment. To certify what was formerly an estimate. To reconcile any skewed perception. In accounting, this type of journal entry is called ‘true-up entry.’ Lately, this term has become common and significant for me as my new company
I was paid a compliment recently when a client said I was, “leaning forward in the foxhole.” It is soldier speak for one who is proactive, takes initiative, and gets things done. My client is ex-Army and my company is working with his to get out in front of some of their issues. The soldier
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I was recently on a panel discussion at work on the topic of diversity where the word ‘disappointment’ was used several times. It struck me that I have heard this word a lot lately – how we are disappointed in this response or statement or action. Most of the time it is said as a
It is summer and wearing shorts is the norm, especially since we are all staying home these days. One day last week during a long conference call, I looked down and saw the scar on my left leg. It is over 1” long and looks like the #7. I was 8 years old and ripped
In my most recent blog, Pass the Baton, I talk about how critical it is that both runners in a relay race be moving forward. We also need to ‘think forward.’ One of my favorite scenes from ‘The Lion King’ is where Rafiki hits Simba in the head with his stick. Simba says, “Hey, what
The relay race as a life metaphor arose for me recently as I was discussing on-boarding with my new company. The idea being that there are work and responsibilities that need to be handed off to me, but I must be up to speed before that handoff can occur. Just like in a relay race,
A while back, in doing some reading for a prior blog, I came across Mary Parker Follett, the early 20th-century management pioneer, called the “Mother of Modern Management.” I had never heard of her, but realized I follow many of her teachings. She defined management as “the art of getting things done through people.” Instead
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