A friend texted me, “Merry Christmas. We must get together after the Holidays.” Given the mere fact I haven’t heard from this friend in ion’s, instinctively I know this ‘get together’ would never happen as I returned a non-committal, “Merry… Read More ›
Holiday Love
My 2020 Christmas Gift
Yesterday I was asked to describe what Christmas gift Ms. K. provided. The request was a soul-searching. In the 245th episode of the CBS-TV series M*A*S*H, ‘Who Knew,’ a landmine killed a nurse Hawkeye was dating. In the aftermath, Hawkeye… Read More ›
My Thanksgiving Letter
Dear Ms. K.: Six years have passed since you left. When we first met around 2001, we were strangers. And interestingly enough, at this moment, we remain strangers. I tend to believe you’re sitting or working in God’s house in… Read More ›
The Most Influential Person
Time recently completed a review of 2018’s most influential people of 2018. Thus far, I’ve read only a handful. However, I want to take time to celebrate the life and legacy of those who brought hope and healing to the… Read More ›
Letter 18 – A Wonderful Life
When I started this project (opening all these unread letters from yesteryear), Letter 18 was held for last and remains the last handwritten letter written. After reading the message, the message remains true. Maybe, I should have posted it sooner…. Read More ›
Letter 17 – No Regrets
Sometimes, regret is dead weight carried through life. Other times, its fuel. Let’s face it, our life is full of crowns. But most forget to leave the ‘crown’ at work. Remember, you may be a CEO, but when you enter… Read More ›
Letter 16 – Peanut Butter
Several years ago, while traveling through Florida, my dear friend called with a business dilemma. “How do I handle this ethical problem with a client.” Sarcastically, I scanned my iPhone and found no app for ‘moral compass.’ Nope. Nada. Didn’t… Read More ›
Letter 15 – Influence
Letter 15 was written on ‘Mentoring Day.’ I attribute my entire success and my multi-decade career to mentoring. The reason I believe so strongly in mentoring is because those key individuals will tell you the truth. If you have a… Read More ›
Letter 14 – Finding Me
The fourteenth letter was written in reference to the question, “How will I find you if you’re not here?” Reading this letter after so many years, I honestly can reinforce that no one can show you one true method. And… Read More ›
Letter 13 – Undue Wrong
Originally, I wrote the thirteenth letter in response to the question, “Why I was called?” In years since, I’ve come to learn that one true way to answer this question is by being true to yourself. In essence, one has… Read More ›