Resourcing the Troops

Resourcing the Troops

On February 27, 1991, President George H. W. Bush announced the end of the first Gulf war. A college sophomore, I gathered a few friends and drove to downtown Cincinnati – to Fountain Square – about an hour from campus. I wanted to celebrate. The city...
Use Everything

Use Everything

Here’s a few things about me that you may already know about me: I like to write. I enjoying making connections between people. For that reason, I love social media; just last night, my daughter told me she thinks I’m addicted to Facebook (no surprise...
Drinking Poison

Drinking Poison

Have you ever worked in a toxic environment? As you walk into the office, you can already taste the bitterness at the back of your throat. You may even love what you do, but the culture in which you do it is making you sick. Every day, you close your eyes tight,...
The Perfect Drink

The Perfect Drink

I love mochas: iced, non-fat, with whip. When the temperature dips below about 40, I switch to hot mochas. I don’t drink them every day, but the days that I do drink them are always extra special. My new friend Toni loves chocolate milk in the morning. Dale...
Cultivating People

Cultivating People

One morning last week, we woke to heavy frost glazing our grass in sheaths of white. My daughters, who typically eschew warm clothing, snuggled into their heavy coats and gloves in the crisp mornings before school. Winter is definitely on its way. This week, though,...