Ahhh…Yes! The toughest of walls

Ahhh…Yes! The toughest of walls

Walls are made of many things: bricks, cement, wood, stones.  Yet the toughest of all walls is an invisible wall.  Composed of many things: Assumptions Righteousness about position or opinion No acknowledgement Balls dropped – promises broke Looks Misread...
Ahh Yes! 10 subtle ways we fight at work

Ahh Yes! 10 subtle ways we fight at work

“I bet you could kick my ass.” I’ve heard so many times when people learn of my martial arts training. Maybe, maybe not. Most true martial arts have a philosophy referred to as budo. Translated in simple terms is: If I engage in fighting I am...
Ahh…Yes!  Hazards of misalignment

Ahh…Yes! Hazards of misalignment

It seemed I was in live-action situation comedy.  Though rather than entertained, I was just confused. The owner of a high-end technical product company gives me very specific instruction about the product application.  He leaves the room. Enter his assistant, telling...
Have a ‘owl of a Holiday!

Have a ‘owl of a Holiday!

Nature around me has inspired my annual holiday annual poem. Through the window at my workspace, A huge owl swooped by with such grace. She perched on a tree Where I could comfortably see. She seemed to be saying, relax. There are many who have your back. You just...