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Ducking Conflict
Humans are emotional beings, and our emotions can be terrific assets in the right context. Remaining calm in the midst of conflict, therefore, can be unnerving…
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You Don’t Have to Go to Work Today
As most of us head back in to work today, let’s embrace a freeing truth: We don’t have to. None of us have to go to work today at all, much less the particular jobs we occupy.
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This above all
Being true to yourself does not mean indulging or pampering yourself to the neglect of others; nor does it mean that whatever you believe is the right thing all the time. It simply means you’ll be better off…
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How do you feel…about you?
Do you believe you’re a good parent? Do you see yourself as a good spouse? How about as a leader, or colleague?
It is so easy to cite all the external factors limiting…
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The Best Remedy for Anger
Here’s a challenge for today: The next time you feel angry, about anything at all, press…
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The Real Message of Advent
At its most universal, the Christmas story is about the advent of Peace itself, coming down to earth. According to the story, Peace took the initiative, taking the…
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New tricks for the holidays
It’s mid-December, and it’s time to shut things down for the holidays.
At least, that’s what a large part of me keeps saying. I’ve got no…
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Don’t try to lead by example
Leading by example is something everyone says they believe in. But few of us really…
