by Gary | Apr 20, 2015 | Clarity Words
Innovation is the light side of imitation. Innovation means taking a look at a possibility with a fresh perspective and seeing a way that it can be improved upon. Imitation is repetition of old patterns. It results in a lack of creativity. An innovation is one of...
by Gary | Apr 13, 2015 | Clarity Words
Feedback is the light side of gossip. Intra-personal feedback is a natural phenomenon. It is the human system responding to information from the environment, for example if you get cold you shiver. Likewise, inter-personal feedback works best when it mimics a natural...
by Gary | Apr 8, 2015 | Above the Line, Clarity in Life, Gratitude, Intention
I am officially beginning my eighth decade on what Cathy terms “Earth University.” After reviewing some sixteen-year-old journal notes, I realize I’ve come a long way in my personal growth and self-understanding in the last couple of decades. On the other hand, I’m...
by Gary | Feb 24, 2015 | Clarity Words
Acknowledgment is collegial and appreciative, recognizing others for their achievements. Advising is telling and non-inclusive. So often, leaders take performance for granted….after all, employees are shown appreciation by getting a pay check and keeping their...
by Gary | Feb 4, 2015 | Above the Line, Change Your Thoughts, Clarity in Life, Gratitude, Intention
I have a tendency to reflect on my past. As a regular reader of these posts can attest, I can spend time being critical of my past transgressions. However, I am also a very experienced nostalgia practitioner. As Cathy and I prepare for an upcoming vacation in San...
