Monthly Archives: May 2015

I am keenly aware that in most circle of friends and relatives there are persons dealing with the struggles of being ill.For some it is temporary and hopefully the difficult period will be short and soon they will be able … Continue reading →

Received the unedited video of a presentation that I made in April. It was the keynote to a Nursing Conference in Branson Missouri. My son John is taking snippets from the video. Once it is edited it will be segmented … Continue reading →

Had the good fortune to have coffee with my friend Perry this week and as usual walked away with new wisdom.His contribution to my education this time was that we say no to too many opportunities to learn new information … Continue reading →

One of the constant questions I employed whenever I worked with a group or organization was “what have we learned in the past few months.”This pause and reflection often brought great insights and was the foundation for alternate goals and … Continue reading →

When I was a youngster I thought the end of the road was probably around sixty years of age. It seemed people went to school .worked for x number of years and if they were lucky collected some social security … Continue reading →

Every day I literally spend hours on my lists which are filled with “to do”s and I know that about 80 percent of what is on that list will bear no fruit. There are requests that are asking for speaking … Continue reading →

I have been asked to write a Leadership book and these are the first thoughts on chapters: Rules- Update the old learning Choices- you are never really stuck Visual- the magnet draws you Values- listen to your heart and soul … Continue reading →

1968 I was flying from New York to Copenhagen and then on to Rome. At one point the Captain came on and announced that we had a minor problem and would be landing in Gander, Newfoundland. I heard a voice … Continue reading →

I am a regular on the Amtrak route from Washington to Philadelphia and New York and saddened by this tragic accident. It is shocking that in one moment your life could be altered or even ended. I feel for those … Continue reading →

Received an email today from a person that heard me speak in California. She requested clarification on a statement I made about taking control of some part in our lives. She was referring to a comment that stated”If we wish … Continue reading →