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Even if you didn't grow up playing sports, competition was an instinct ingrained in us from a very early age. Whether you were trying out for an athletic team, auditioning for a play or the regional orchestra, or trying to "earn" your way into the…

Giving all kudos to the Beatles for the song that keeps rolling around in my head. I firmly believe that there are certain lessons we need to learn in our lives and there’s no escaping; even if we avoid or defer them, the things we…

This afternoon, I stopped at my local pharmacy to fill a few prescriptions ordered by the oral surgeon for a procedure next week. While waiting, I strolled down the aisles perusing the various items on the shelves. Then I made a turn into an area…

While I write these emails and tell my stories, one of my hopes is to create space for others to tell their stories. I wanted to share an unedited note that was sent to me from a subscriber (shared with permission). As always, thank you…

How good are you at apologies? You might be ninja-level or perhaps they are something long since practiced. At our recent Zoom get-together, a question was raised about the idea of apologizing to others being thought of as “weakness.” You know, that never-back-down philosophy that…

This week on the Chapter X podcast, Richard Eisenberg brings us timely resources and the latest insights from Next Avenue. He will be sharing new stories that he’s particularly excited about, including some additional free resources you can keep in mind. I’m excited to welcome…

During our most recent Zoom get-together, we focused on the issue of “vulnerability” and what that means to men. There was a consensus that the word itself held a negative connotation; one of weakness and even failure. The idea, especially in our work life, is…