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 return. This term, though hard to articulate in words, is what drives individuals to show compassion for the people and world around them. It’s no surprise that I bringRead more
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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 of my mother’s passing. Unlike what books, movies and wise friends tell you – it doesn’t actually get any easier. Losing a parent is life-altering.Read more
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 optimist type. A real find-the-positive, see-the-opportunity, Tigger type of guy. That said, over the course of the last 19 months, it seems that negativity and pessimism are everywhere I turn,Read more
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 to leave everything they’d ever known to immigrate to the US, but I understood enough to know that it was to provide for ourRead more
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 initial instinct was to quote Harry Kraemer and his four principles of values-based leadership. If you’re not familiar with Kraemer’s book, ‘From Values to Action,’ I highly encourage you andRead more
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 post, I’ve spent a considerable amount of time adjusting and adapting to these changes, much like everyone else. If I’m being honest though, I’m still really struggling withRead more
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 occasions, but this three-day event is easily one of my favorite times of the year. You may recall, but Medix made the arduous decision to cancel last year’sRead more
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 headfirst into 2021 and haven’t looked back. There was no finality to last year, and thus it just feels like a continuation without any pause to reflectRead more
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 semi-normal capacity, though it seems most have opted to continue virtual learning for the foreseeable future. As a dad of three, I am wholeheartedly committed to theRead more
Much like last year and every year before it, I set aside time around the holidays to reflect and take stock of the previous 12 months. Something about this small ritual has always helped me assess and appreciate the previous year for its triumphs and challenges. It also assists me in preparation for the freshRead more