Have you ever noticed people in passing and it's as if your mind takes a snapshot? You may not know them, but for some reason, their image sticks with you and becomes intertwined with the stories of …
18 Leadership Lessons from Standardized Testing
My kids have a big standardized test coming up in a week that will tell us if are they working at, above or below grade level. Unfortunately, at school, they've spent the past months teaching to the …
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Break Free from the Comparison Trap
Lately, I've been thinking about all the things my kids will never have if we continue to live overseas long-term. No summer camp, no religious community, no holidays with the grandparents, or …
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Tips to See Reality through the Flash
It was hard to miss the traveling carnival setting up on the side of the road; I live in a small town and this was big news. That weekend, driving home from dinner, we saw the bright lights and they …
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Leadership House Tour: Mental Models
Every time I go to a friend's home for the first time, I'm inevitably offered a tour. As we breeze through the different rooms some of them have functions that are clear (kitchen, bedroom, bathroom) …
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12 Signs You Have to Be Right
I went to the hardware store this week and bought a few things including three hooks to hang on my wall. When I got to my car, I glanced at the receipt, and noticed I was charged for three and then …