by Lance Loya | May 24, 2022 |
Commencement season is upon us. It’s time to don caps and gowns, cue “Pomp and Circumstance,” and dispense wisdom through the time-honored tradition of commencement addresses. New York Times best-selling author Bruce Feiler analyzed one hundred commencement addresses....
by Lance Loya | May 17, 2022 |
While speaking to a group of human resource professionals, someone in the audience asked me if I had a recommendation for handling a problem that she was having with two of her team members. She explained that she had two managers on her team who used to work well...
by Lance Loya | May 10, 2022 |
Several years ago, a story circulated on the internet about a teacher and a clever bullying exercise involving a crumpled piece of paper. Although the story’s exact origins were somewhat of a mystery, its lesson resonated with readers. The crumpled paper exercise...
by Lance Loya | May 3, 2022 |
On May 3, 1980, a thirteen-year-old youth softball player named Cari Lightner was killed by a drunk driver in Fair Oaks, California. Cari and a friend were walking to a church carnival when Clarence Bush’s car swerved out of control and struck the teen from...
by Lance Loya | Apr 26, 2022 |
I concede that I may be a little biased, but I think my dining room table is among the most beautiful pieces of furniture I have ever seen. I love its rich colors, varying textures, and—most of all—its unique backstory. While you may be able to find tables at Pottery...