Who are we now? And, more importantly, who will we choose to become? Once these conditions are understood, only the … More
Author: Michael Chaffin
Imagine
The beauty of not seeing the whole is our ability to imagine what we can do with a part. Rarely … More
Company
Leadership doesn’t always come from the person out in front. Sometimes, it’s just being there which is so important. Leaders … More
Depart
We often focus on the arrival, how we’ll get there, when and under what conditions. The outcome is what we … More
Capture
What’s worth saving? What’s worth going out of our way for? What’s worth sharing? There’s plenty…we just need to choose … More
Beyond Repair
The point where no amount of effort will make it whole, operable, safe, productive again. It’s far easier to determine … More
Momentary
Everything has its moment. And, this is the important point…it’s only a moment. Then, the next thing comes along, better, … More
Bolognese
There must be a thousand ways to prepare bolognese…who knew octopus was one of them? It’s not the regular kind. … More
Classic
The beauty of classics is not just in their enduring qualities but in the conversations and connections they spark, reminding … More
Variety
Almost everything these days comes in more than one kind. Yet, most of us like what we like, what we’re … More
Force
There are endless ways to add pressure, to compress and to force. Our lives are filled with it. And then, … More
Unsure
Sometimes, nothing comes to mind immediately. Share it anyway. Who knows what impact it might make.
Shine
Restoring something worn, bringing about brilliance, is an art form. We can try to do it casually. But, the effect … More
In Front
To lead is to be out in front, ahead of the others, setting the standard and deciding where to go. … More
Obvious
Even though it is…it might still need to be said. But, it’s also worth asking, who’s it for? And, what’s … More
Make Believe
Make believe is an escape, an invented place for us to go, a dream perhaps. It can help was deal … More
Perspective
If we don’t like, understand or agree with what we see or hear, perhaps we could change our perspective. What … More
Scary
Most of the scary is invented by us as a form of resistance, cloaked to trick us into avoiding action … More
Statement
What’s the statement for? Is it actually useful? Or, are we just attempting to get attention? What’s underneath? Is it … More
Overload
It might look something like this when we take on too much. It just won’t all fit. The question is…what … More