On a recent episode of the podcast "Freakonomics," researchers reported that older male professors at colleges and universities are less likely to partner with younger female colleagues because of the…

Spring has sprung. The weather has turned in Connecticut, which means that when I'm not meeting with my business partner or consulting with European clients in the early morning hours,…

Earlier this year, I offered a suggestion about something pertaining to my school district. It wasn't a big deal, but it was something that I thought might improve the way…

Every month, I report the progress of my yearly goals to monitor progress (or the lack thereof) and hold myself accountable.   The following are the results from April 2024.…

You've made a joke. Or you think you've made a joke. Then, in an effort to pivot to something more serious, you say: "But seriously..." For example: "I'm worried that…

The great William Safire drafted a speech in 1969 for President Nixon to read in case the Apollo 11 astronauts became stranded on the moon. It’s a fantastic speech. ——————————————————————————-…

Did you know that in March of 1973, New York Yankees pitchers Mike Kekich and Fritz Peterson swapped families? That really happened. The two pitchers swapped their wives, Marilyn and…

In the United States, we use the phrase "couch potato" to describe someone who spends a significant amount of time sitting around, consuming content via a screen, and otherwise doing…

You are not for everyone. Nor should you be. The common adage goes: "When you try to please everyone, you please none." While this may be true, I prefer this…

Professional golfer Akshay Bhatia won the Valero Texas Open last month by beating Denny McCarthy on the first hole of a sudden-death playoff. And he did it playing hurt. Despite…