(Cafe Latte by David Chapman, 2017 Best Barista of Durham. Photo by Jim Reklis) My friend John and I have been taking a tour of local independently owned coffee shops. Our most recent journey took us to Bean Traders in … Read More »
There are clear signs that summer is arriving in North Carolina. The 90-degree weather is an obvious sign. Others include: tens of thousands of college graduates with families in every restaurant, vibrant green landscapes, and the Friday afternoon traffic delays … Read More »
We can only be as effective as the feedback we receive from others, especially our leaders/managers. Of course, we give ourselves constant feedback usually in the negative form. Everyone struggles with doubt, uncertainty, and fear when it comes to our … Read More »
Details, details, more details. Seems life has added, even multiplied, details for us to keep up with. Our high cost tech equipment serves us to keep in touch with all of the details. We now have 3 or more devices … Read More »
Today, Easter brings a message of good news that for me is irresistible and transforming. In fact, I connect to this message daily. It is the “secret sauce” for my life, work, and leadership. The story of the empty tomb … Read More »