Year: 2024

  • Good Will

    Good Will

    Good Will These two words put together speak of kind benevolence, favor, and a willing effort. It can be either a response to or an initiated act. However, separating these two words is when a reward can be expected. Good will come. In scripture, these two words are used hundreds of times because being good,…

  • How Embracing Your True Self Can Be Your Social Superpower

    How Embracing Your True Self Can Be Your Social Superpower

    A recent interview with Michele Molitor In my previous career, I was a creative director working in high tech in Silicon Valley. It was an exciting and demanding time of working 80-hour weeks. Looking back though, it was a toxic work environment, which led to being bullied out of my position, leaving me with a…

  • GenAI-hype or reality

    GenAI-hype or reality

    AI-hype or reality? I have been in the tech industry for over 30 years, and I am passionate about leveraging technology to positively impact human progress. Over the years, I’ve done that for many large organizations like Oracle, Infor, Dell, Informatica etc. Let’s talk about Artificial Intelligence (AI) and whether it is all hype or…

  • Communication Breakdown

    Communication Breakdown

    Communication Breakdown This is the song by the rock band Led Zeppelin about a man who can’t put into words how he feels about a woman. Sound familiar? Every soul has experienced this dilemma in some form or another and at some time or another. Communication can be defined as the exchange of thoughts, messages,…

  • Variable Work Schedules

    Variable Work Schedules

    Routines are important.  If you have children, you know this to be a fact—but you may not have realized it remains true for adults as well.  It is important for us all to have usual times for when we go to bed and for when wake up in the morning.  Those sleep- routines optimize our rest and ability…

  • The Power of Storytelling in Marketing: Engaging Audiences in the Age of AI

    The Power of Storytelling in Marketing: Engaging Audiences in the Age of AI

    As marketing evolves with AI, the frequency of new tools and models arriving on the scene has skyrocketed. Keeping up with these changes can be both challenging and rewarding. Staying updated with innovative tools is crucial for marketers to remain relevant and effective. Traditional approaches like writing detailed books or gearing up for future conferences…

  • Little Children

    Little Children

    Little children Those two words evoke a number of images, don’t they? Little children can be innocent, loving, sweet, and kind. Some little children around 2 years young can be the opposite, but I digress. Little children are sponges to their surroundings, always listening, always watching what their mom and dad are doing. Little children…

  • 10 Remedies to Help You Fall Back Asleep When Stress and Anxiety Keep You Awake

    10 Remedies to Help You Fall Back Asleep When Stress and Anxiety Keep You Awake

    For women aged 40 and up, sleep disruptions are common, especially with the hormonal changes that come with perimenopause and menopause. These shifts can cause frequent night waking, and when stress or anxiety hits, it can feel impossible to get back to sleep. Here are 10 effective, research-backed remedies to help you settle back into…

  • Modern Men

    Modern Men

    Modern men are easy to kill. Not just physically – though that’s certainly true. Two flights of stairs leave most gasping. But I mean something deeper. Most men today can be killed by: – Mean words – Harsh weather – Missed meals – Social disapproval – Minor discomfort Our ancestors would be horrified. They built…

  • Retain and Hire

    Retain and Hire

    Keep the People You Have “According to McKinsey’s latest American Opportunity Survey, nearly half of jobless workers canvassed said health issues were the main cause of their unemployment, with 30 percent saying they had to leave work because of physical health issues, and 15 percent citing mental health issues.” “A lack of affordable healthcare and health…