When my children were little, the newest buzzword was actually a noun that was given a verb tense. I’m talking about the word “parent”. My “dyed in the wool English teacher” mother-in-law was aghast at the way the noun was being used. Even I have caught on and talk...
Communication is so vital to very human relationship there is. And it’s definitely no different in the business world. Did you know that this is often impacted by one’s temperament? The best managers fully understand this and acknowledge the differences of temperament...
There is a lot of chatting going on nowadays about respectful behavior or showing respect. Celebrities and politicians could use a good dose of respectful behavior too, for that matter. Our children hear the word spoken in school and view posters of the word in their...
Being proud of one’s country isn’t anything like the vice of nationalism which relishes in feelings of superiority that spawned so much bloodshed and wars. Defined as follows, Patriotism is devoted love, support, and defense of one’s country; national loyalty. As we...
The Olympics are fast approaching again. Many parents and children alike will be glued to the screen at every opportunity to watch the medal runs or games cheering on our Canadian team. As the winners mount the podium, it’s a good moment to reflect on the fact that...
