Earlier today, I stopped by the school where my teaches and my three kids attend. When I saw my wife she asked me to take a fund-raising form to my son and tell him that he needed to find teachers to sponsor him if he wanted to participate in a jump-rope event. When I found my son, he initially said it was too late because today was the deadline. Then his teacher said he could still turn in the form…
The other day, I was driving my wife’s van (my car’s in the shop but that’s another story) when an indicator light on the dash told me that a brake light was out. A day or two later I went to an auto parts store and got a replacement lamp. How hard can it be to change a brake light, I thought to myself. Wrong. When I finally got a chance to make the change, it was a freezing cold…
Have you ever wondered what makes a good leader? Sometimes you see someone who has a certain way of speaking, of acting, of living that leads you to describe the person as a “born leader.” Turns out that description is probably not accurate. Most great leaders were once great followers. If you want to be a good leader become a good follower. That’s why it’s so valuable to have a mentor. That importance applies to all areas of life, but…
Volleyball season just started for my two daughters. My oldest daughter plays on the varsity team, while my younger daughter plays junior varsity. I enjoy going to their games. The last couple of home games, I’ve been asked to run the scoreboard. It’s been a new perspective in a couple of ways. For one, I can’t just watch what my daughters are doing. I have to keep an eye on the whole court so I can make sure to keep…
I was in a doctor’s office the other day when I spotted a copy of the Fall 2007 issue of the Smithsonian Magazine that focused on “America’s Young Innovators in the Arts and Sciences.” I was initially a bit bummed that I was more than 10 years past what the magazine called young (35 and younger), but immediately became fascinated with the stories inside. I even asked the receptionist if I could have the magazine and she said OK. I…