There is a ‘common’ experience that most of us have encountered. Perhaps you have: Had this done to you. Done this to others. Watched others do it to others. Experienced a combination of the above. What is this ‘common’ experience? It’s not one experience per se; it’s actually a range of experiences – all of which stem from…

You are no doubt familiar with the expression, “Don’t ignore the elephant in the room.” The saying refers to an issue that no one in the organization talks about, but everyone knows exists. Some elephants are thrust upon an organization by external forces (e.g., economy, regulatory issues, etc.); however, many are the direct result of…

I never met my grandparents. That’s not fully true. One of them, my mother’s mom, lived until I was two-years-old. So, we did meet. I just have no memory of the interaction. Throughout my life, I’ve had friends, classmates, and coworkers with very different grandparent experiences. Many grew up knowing and spending time with their…