Box of Crayons
In 1903 Crayola introduced the world to crayons. The original set included eight colours; red, orange, yellow, green, blue, violet, brown, and black. Since then, the basic colors have been complimented by a spectrum of hues that produced 96 distinct colours. The original eight were expanded to give the creative...
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Essential Oils
My week typically includes the use of my defuser. A few drops of cedar, yoga, elevate, or present moment is the difference between the tense version of myself and the calmer me. According to the experts, essential oils “bring elements of wellness into my home, transforming my space into a...
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Hand Towels
There are three hand towels in my bathroom. Each one collects dust. They collect dust because I don’t dry my hands with them. They’re just for show - dry, stiff & locked in place - decorative. And then there’s the hand towel in the powder room. Not a speck of...
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There She Goes
Over the years I’ve written about the leadership lessons I’ve learned through parenthood. Some of those lessons are: Parenting, like leadership, is a privilege. With great power comes great responsibility. Give it the attention and care it requires. Parenting, like leadership, is paradoxical. It is a source of both pride...
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Crab or Ant
It’s been my experience that there are two types of leaders - ants or crabs. The Ant Leader has a “hive mind”, meaning they work together for the greater good of the group. They are constantly ensuring the colony is protected and can thrive. The Crab Leader has a “crab...
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Highlighted Posts
- Dude, Where’s my car?
- Thread Count
- This is Claire
- Like Me
- I Didn’t Notice
- My Impatience
- The Mess
- Two Great Teachers
- Brotherly Love
- Your Core
- Anything Else?
- Did You Touch It?
- Ping Pong Rally
- Ordering Food
- Rent Free
- Fatherhood
- The Flight Attendant
- I Wouldn’t Ask You To Do Something I Didn’t Believe You Could Do
- Riding Shotgun
- Paper Jam