She Wanted to Write a Cookbook 

She Wanted to Write a Cookbook 

In the 1990s, my mother suffered three strokes in ten years. The last one changed everything. She lost the ability to walk, drive, and perform many of the everyday functions she once took for granted. She lost her independence. She was confined to a wheelchair and had...
What Negativity Bias Steals from Leaders 

What Negativity Bias Steals from Leaders 

Long before boardrooms and balance sheets, our ancestors roamed wild landscapes where survival hinged on one crucial instinct: spotting danger. If a caveman mistook a lion’s growl for the wind, it could cost him his life. So, our brains evolved to prioritize threats...
The Subcompact of Love 

The Subcompact of Love 

While walking the Camino this June, I found I had a lot of time to think. And all sorts of things came to mind during our 150-mile trek.  One was a memory of my time living in Columbus, GA, many years ago. I was working out with a Methodist minister who, in...
Strength Training

Strength Training

A few months ago, after hearing a Vistage speaker emphasize the importance of maintaining strength as we age, I decided to do something I had been avoiding: I began strength training three days a week at our local Y.  At first, I didn’t like it. I felt...
Strength Training

Strength Training

A few months ago, after hearing a Vistage speaker emphasize the importance of maintaining strength as we age, I decided to do something I had been avoiding: I began strength training three days a week at our local Y.  At first, I didn’t like it. I felt...