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The Hopeful Cynic

February 9, 2016 · by · in Business, Communication, discovery, Growth, Hope, Leadership, Leadership, mindfulness, Positive Psychology, Servant Leadership · 3 Comments

The Hopeful Cynic “When you are cynical, you are never disappointed. It’s courageous to hope, because at some point, you will get your heart broken.” I recently heard Carrie Newcomer make this statement as she was being interviewed by Krista Tippett for an episode of the thought-provoking “onbeing” podcast series. Dear readers, these words have […]

Mind Your Ps and Qs: Know Your Cs and CS

January 7, 2015 · by · in Business, discovery, Leadership, mindfulness, psychology · 1 Comment

Part One of a Multi-Part Series Frank is a mid-level manager at a machining warehouse with three years of experience. He performs tasks enthusiastically and has received praise for his creative solutions for streamlining processes and procedures at his facility. Last week, one of Frank’s employees suddenly lost a close member of her family. Frank […]