by Lance Loya | Apr 9, 2024
Spring cleaning was an annual tradition for my grandmother. Each spring, she would roll up her sleeves, don yellow latex gloves, and embark on a thorough cleaning of her house. For her, the endeavor involved more than just running the vacuum, mopping the floors, and...
by Lance Loya | Apr 2, 2024
Today is National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day! Is there any more iconic pairing than Peanut Butter and Jelly? According to a survey by the Smucker’s Company, the average American will eat 1,500 peanut butter and jelly sandwiches before graduating from high school....
by Lance Loya | Mar 19, 2024
Social media can be the bane of my existence. I enjoy sharing insights and observations about the art of being a good teammate, but sometimes coming up with daily content can be challenging. Recently, I shared a video of an adorable little boy interacting with LSU’s...
by Lance Loya | Mar 12, 2024
My wife’s grandfather, “Pappy,” passed away last week. He was 98 years old. A decorated World War II veteran, he epitomized everything great about the Greatest Generation. On his 90th birthday, he published a memoir titled Battle Tested: Street Kid, Soldier, Teacher,...
by Lance Loya | Mar 5, 2024
Do you have any trigger words? Most people do. These are words or phrases that provoke emotional reactions. Trigger words can inspire, but they can also inflame. They can be used to motivate, but they can also be used to manipulate. Effective communication between...