Mercurial Teammates
Ever come across a new word and then seem to notice it everywhere over the next few days? Psychologists refer to this occurrence as the Baader-Meinhof phenomenon. The term comes from a letter written to the St. Paul Pioneer Press in 1994, describing how, after...
5 Ways Cupid Is a Good Teammate
Happy Valentine’s Day Eve! According to the National Retail Foundation, Americans spent nearly $26 billion on Valentine’s Day gifts last year. That averages out to about $193 per couple. (Does that seem high to you? It does to me.) The top Valentines gifts...
Speaking With a Lack of Empathy
A few days ago, I met a friend for lunch. While we were waiting on our order, my friend expressed frustration with the pastor at his church. When I pushed for specific details, he confided that the issue revolved around his pastor’s sermons. He said his pastor,...
When Enamorment Leads to Enablement
Miguel de Cervantes’ Don Quixote, a book many consider to be the first modern novel and one of the greatest literary works of all time, was published on this date in 1605. The 400-year-old classic follows the story of Alonso Quixano, a middle-aged Spanish...
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