The humanity of humility
In the office of the late Alex Haley, author of “Roots,” hung a picture of a turtle sitting on a fence post. It reminded...
Mid-course corrections can pay off
Scottie Scheffler struggled on the front nine of the final round of the PGA Championship. His three-shot lead after 54 holes was gone, and...
Seriously, stop trying to be funny at work
How can you get ahead in your career and still enjoy the ride?
One solution frequently offered is to use humor. Sharing jokes, sarcastic quips,...
Diplomacy can work wonders
In a small town, two neighboring businesses – a bakery and a butcher shop – were constantly at odds over parking spaces.
One day, a...
When an employee struggles with mental health, employers have responsibilities, rights
Laws protecting employees with mental health conditions have been on the books for decades, but over the last few years, legal matters involving employees...
How to make good decisions
Consensus-building can be very difficult, even for the president of the United States.
Abraham Lincoln was faced with a nation that was split on the...
How to minimize feeling regrets
A wise old man named Mark lived outside a small village. He was beloved by everyone for his cheerful disposition and contagious laughter. One...
Giving tools to women in STEM
As a graduate student in physics, I was often the only woman in the room. As I gained more experience, I learned valuable lessons...
‘Alternative investments’ could be part of 401(k), 403(b) plans
August brought news of a potential change on the horizon for investors in 401(k) and 403(b) retirement plans who want more investment options –...
Can you hear me now?
An elderly woman had a hearing-aid fitted, hidden underneath her hair. A week later, she returned to the doctor for her checkup.
“It’s wonderful,” she...
