Don’t Get Impeached

For Nixon, it wasn’t so much the campaign to discredit his opponents (although illegal), it was the…

ScreamFree Conflict?

In conflict resolution training, we’re taught the presenting issue between the parties is not the actual issue. What is really driving the conflict is…

Parent different.

Monday we talked about a choice: Would you want paradise alone, or the real world with your mate?

Here’s another choice: Would you rather…

H.A.L.T.

If you’ve ever had surgery, you’ve probably heard the Dr. warn against making any big decisions, or having any deep discussions …

Two Tickets to Paradise

It’s certainly an interesting dilemma: would I choose paradise without my wife, or a normal life of struggle…

Real Mature

“Maturity is both a static and a dynamic concept.” (Leo Buscaglia)   OK, let’s finish our discussion on maturity (for now). It’s generally understood that mature people have a strong sense of who they are, separate and apart from others. They understand their need for intimate relationships, but they are not dependent upon others to […]

What’s a Grownup?

My wife and sister share a birthday today. I’m not dumb enough to tell you how old they are, but I will say…

Tell Me, Don’t Show Me

Funny thing about revenge – in an effort to heal our hurt we decide to hurt right back. Whenever we choose to…

No More Mr. Nice Guy

Those who know me personally know I’m not really big on “nice.” I don’t really trust people who are always “nice,” and one of my favorite…

Smile Your Way to Happiness

In his brilliant book Resilience, former Navy SEAL (and now Governor or Missouri) Eric Greitens delivers some amazing wisdom to a fellow SEAL struggling…