The Seagull Incident
With my daughters heading back to school, we decided to make one last trip to the beach this past weekend before their summer break comes to an end. Given that we live in central Florida and are conveniently mere miles away from some of the best beaches in America, I...
A Good Teammate Self-Care Checklist
Mentioning to an audience that self-care is not selfish can yield several distinct responses—and not all of them are good for the team. Some welcome the concept because they interpret it as justification for self-indulgence. Others reject the concept because they...
Sometimes the Hardest Teammate to Evaluate Is Yourself
Tomorrow is National Be a Good Teammate Day. My favorite day of the year! Whether your “team” is a sports team, work team, church team, or family, tomorrow is an occasion to recognize and celebrate its selfless members—the ones who consistently put the needs of your...
The Sacrifices of Victory
The FIFA World Cup, the planet’s biggest soccer—er, football—event, is nearing its end. What began in early June with 48 teams will culminate this weekend as the final two battle for their place in history. While the names of this year’s champions have yet...
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