Author: David

Yesterday, I wrote about the spin-o-rama single-car accident that my wife and I experienced earlier this week, and I greatly appreciate your kind words and support. We are both okay. And Harvey Dent, or what’s…

As someone who has experience with worse car accidents, I might have just experienced the highlight of my year. And if January 3rd is the best day of 2023, that’s all right with me. For…

My New Year’s resolution is just one thing: Get a little bit better every day. In my roles as husband, father, son, brother, team member, teacher, researcher, marketer, mentor, person trying to get healthier, and…

Let’s show everyone how we’re celebrating the end of the week! Post an image (you or a passable proxy) that shows how you’re feeling on this fine Friday. Me? I’m so excited! I’ll be honest,…

Let’s show everyone how we’re celebrating the end of the week! Post an image (you or a passable proxy) that shows how you’re feeling on this fine Friday. Me? It’s cold outside. But a fun…

Let’s show everyone how we’re celebrating the end of the week! Post an image (you or a passable proxy) that shows how you’re feeling on this fine Friday. Me? I’m celebrating! End of the semester,…

Have you heard of the good cop/bad cop approach to negotiation? It can also be applied to teaching. I’ve seen it. I’ve been the good guy. The bad guy was one of my earliest mentors,…

No matter what you’re doing, see it through to completion. Finish the job. Don’t stop short. Close the loop. Push through “almost” to “all the way.” Play through the whistle. Run through the tape, finish…

What’s the difference between “threading the needle” and “moving the needle”? I realize they aren’t the same needles, but still…. Which is harder? Which is more important? Can you do both at the same time?…

Harry Chapin was an amazing folk singer and humanitarian who died at age 39. He was born on December 7, 1942 so I’m a couple days late celebrating the 80th anniversary of his birth. One…