Now that the pandemic is in the rearview mirror, people are starting to get out and resume their public lives. I don’t know about you but the pandemic was especially hard for me because it limited my in-person interactions with my friends and family. As humans, we are social creatures made to exist in community. I have heard countless stories…
In today’s culture of fast-paced, faceless and reactionary messaging, we are seeing an increase in “social media depression”, isolation and loneliness. The good news is that we are all capable of pulling someone out of these emotional states.
The other day I was reminded during my workout (as I was about to throw-up due to exhaustion) that having a trusted companion during challenging times is essential in life. I would not have finished my workout had it not been for my friend there pushing and encouraging me. We are NOT meant to live our lives alone. In the…
Well, you’re not alone. Oftentimes, good leaders find themselves on the fringes of popularity because in leadership… YOU CAN’T MAKE EVERYONE HAPPY! We have to be courageous and willing to risk making unpopular decisions. As a recovering people pleaser I had to learn this lesson the hard way in the SEAL Teams. If you try to make everyone like you….…
