Getting Naked

On our recent trip to New York I re-read the book Getting Naked.  It was totally appropriate considering some of what we saw walking through Time’s Square.  I hadn’t been packed in any crowds quite this large, varied and rowdy since the last time we visited New Orleans.  Many were there to make money from […]

Playing to Win by Changing the Rules

I don’t profess to being a huge soccer fan but watching the USA team progress in the World’s Cup has definitely gotten my attention lately.  On Sunday night watching the match between the U.S. and Portugal I did my best to learn how the clock works and figure out how many points teams receive for […]

Which Comes First, Happiness or Success?

“It’s the lens through which your brain views the world that shapes your reality. And if we can change the lens, not only can we change your happiness, we can change every single educational and business outcome at the same time.”  ― Shawn Achor, The Happiness Advantage This past week Tyler and I had the opportunity to […]

Grapes and Good Values

Last night reminded me of our off site team retreat at Chateau Élan just outside of Atlanta last year.   We took a private tour of the winery and our guide was a very well-spoken gentleman in his thirties who was extremely knowledgeable and personable.  During our tasting we were all asking him what line […]