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Mercurial Teammates

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

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

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

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...
Excuses, Explanations, & Misjustifications

Excuses, Explanations, & Misjustifications

The turning of the calendar brings with it the obligatory adoption of resolutions, goals, and guiding-word themes. Everybody approaches the new year differently. Some are more diligent with their approaches than others. In a previous edition of Teammate Tuesdays, I...

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