Monthly Archives: January 2017

Most of those that survived the Holocaust in Europe have died in the past few years.It was my distinct privilege to interview many of them and we must remember those that suffered and perished not from a sense of vengeance … Continue reading →

There is a vast difference between being an optimist and a Pollyanna. I will certainly agree that most times I see the potential rather than the downside of an issue or choice.Also I have a habit of flushing out every … Continue reading →

I was recently asked in Boston while giving a talk on the Holocaust if our current political situation was similar to Germany in the 1930’s.My response was that I did not vote for Trump, and find his behavior and rhetoric … Continue reading →

So many of my friends and loved ones marched in different cities yesterday, and my hope is that the march will be followed by active participation .My hope is that this is a movement to make our government more responsive … Continue reading →

I am often told that I have genuine public speaking ability. This belief is usually followed by statements like” I know it is easy for you Sal because you are a natural.” Guess what? I have spoken to groups as … Continue reading →

Harold Greenwald the founder of “Direct Decision Therapy once told me that a good portion of our lives is spent asking for permission.He made it clear that he was not blaming others for our behavior, but indicated that the major … Continue reading →

One of the questions I consistently ask in my consulting business is”What do you need from me to be successful.” I cannot operate in an insular fashion that believes I always know what the expectations are.If I know what the … Continue reading →

Never in all of the hundreds of times that I have been waiting in the baggage area for my luggage did I experience fear.Yesterday the unthinkable horror happened to persons merely waiting to retrieve their suitcases.Unfortunately we have almost been … Continue reading →

I think it is worthwhile to think of your bucket list in every decade of life.It seems that often the bucket list is reserved for a period when the end of the road is near.Often people talk about their bucket … Continue reading →

As a father when a child is born you realize how marvelous it is, but you also become keenly aware of the awesome responsibility. There are literally thousands of moments where you attempt to provide the balance of nurturing,modeling and … Continue reading →