A Dash of Effort & A Pinch of Pride


I find “enlightenment” in the most subtle and insignificant circumstances. It always happens when I’m utterly consumed in the moment. I imagine Eckhart Tolle’s, The Power of Now might have some insight as… Read More

What Debra Fine Taught Me About Social Skills


In late March, I attended a workshop titled, “The Fine Art of Small Talk”, hosted by MAFA Chicago featuring best-selling author and communications guru Debra Fine. MAFA Chicago is coming up on its… Read More

Smiling Because It’s Wednesday


Things will never be as bad as they could be. Things will never be as good as they can be. These two facts of life are out of your control. However, your state… Read More

A More Fulfilling To-Do List


My good friend Rob Bates — who has an established reputation as an impetus of passion and a catalyst for inspiration — posted his to-do list on Facebook this afternoon. I think you… Read More

The Man in the Mirror


Do you get frustrated at others when they waste your time or get off topic in a meeting? Do you scowl at people who appear to act selfishly when they could have been… Read More

Why We’ll Remember the ’12-’13 Chicago Bulls


It’s likely that the Chicago Bulls won’t win the ‘chip this year. It’s probably safe to say that we won’t see the 2011, MVP, Derrick Rose suited up. And as unpopular a prediction… Read More

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