Finding Balance
For the better part, I’ve lived my life according to the 168 hours a week rule. If you’re unfamiliar, this rule implies that instead of seeking to…
Give Thanks
If you know me, then you’ve heard me talk about Philotimo; a Greek word that at its core, means goodness, selflessness, and giving without wanting in…
The Silent Killer: Pancreatic Cancer
November 3 is a day like any other for most of you, yet a day I wish I could forget. As the calendar struck 11/3/2021, I commemorated the 19th year…
Are you an optimist, pessimist or a realist?
There are three different types of people in this world; the optimist, the pessimist, and the realist. For the most part, I’d consider myself the…
Happy Father's Day
Growing up, I remember thinking my dad was larger than life. As a kid, it was hard for me to fully comprehend the courage it took for him and my mom…
Empathy: The Great Equalizer
During a recent leadership development training, a teammate asked me to define leadership. Think about it for a second. What comes to your mind? My…
Three Tips to Overcome Fear of the New Normal
Back in July, I wrote about the ‘New Normal’ and my resistance to accept the changes that came as a result of the pandemic. Since publishing that…
Positively Impacting Lives with Purpose
Around this time two weeks ago, I was in my glory as Medix hosted our 2021 Kick-Off Meeting. I’ve written about our meetings on a handful of…
Just Do It: Putting an Emphasis on Mental Health
Maybe it’s just me, or maybe everyone is feeling this to some degree, but the New Year hasn’t felt symbolically ‘new’ at all; rather it seems we ran…
Where Would I Be Without My Senior Year?
A new year is among us, and once again school is underway across the nation. Some schools have returned for the second half of the year in a…