Embracing Knowledge and Technology for Liberty

Friends, it seems to me that we are at an interesting crossroads in history. However, many don’t know or appreciate where we came from, and most have no idea where we should be heading. This results in a feeling of being lost or confused. Moreover, most lack the necessary contexts and knowledge to make informed […]

You Need Leadership Development, Not Coaching

When it comes to leadership coaching, studies have demonstrated that regression into pre-coaching views is common. There is a really good reason why this is true. I believe that sharing the following might help you make a better decision regarding your own leadership development. Let’s start by differentiating leadership training, leadership development, and leadership coaching. […]

LMS System Recommendation

QUESTION: What LMS System Would You Recommend? That’s a tricky question. However, since I have received this question more than once, I will provide my answer in article form. Remember that this is an opinion, and your conclusions may differ for different reasons. Estimates have suggested that more than 800 LMS vendors are competing in […]

Pep Rally Leadership

There seem to be two basic approaches to leadership and its development. There is the “pep rally leadership” approach, and then there is the approach that utilizes the actual science of leadership. Understanding the difference is critical when choosing which road to go down, especially when either individual or organizational investments are on the line […]

Dark Chocolate Or Milk Chocolate

In the Q&A section of my Nutritional Philosophy, I made a comment about chocolate. Since then, there have been a couple of people who have questioned the merits of my statements. I believe that if one person has a question, others likely do as well. Therefore, I would like to clarify a few things on […]

Unveiling Historical Patterns

A Potential Forecast of Shifting Economies, Wars, and Prosperity In light of recent events, I have received numerous requests to share a little more about my projection model / strategic forecast model. Please understand that my reluctance to share has not been about hiding anything. Instead, I just don’t want my readers to panic or […]

Leadership Considerations for Organizational Change

I want to provide you with a few things to consider regarding organizational change. In an entry in the Leadership & Organization Development Journal, Randall and Coakley state that “Leadership is more than an individual acting in a position. It is a process in which change initiatives must emanate from key stakeholders, all of whom […]

Raisins Are Not Just For Kids

It never ceases to amaze me how many people comment that they have not had grapes or raisins since they were children. Grapes and raisins are a superfood in many ways. While they make an excellent snack for kids, they are also extremely beneficial for adults. Red Grapes Red grapes are rich in nutrients and […]

Urogenital Parasites that Doctors Miss

While exploring the internet for new health perspectives, I ran across a blog post asking, “Could Parasites Be Causing Prostate Cancer?” This post led me to another article by Gustavo Arrizabalaga at the Indiana University School of Medicine. Gustavo’s article stated, “A new study led by graduate student Darrelle Colinot at Indiana University School of […]

Where There is Thunder, There is Lightning: Be Aware

Lightning is responsible for thousands of deaths every year around the globe (NatGeo, 2009). A simple Google News search will find plenty of recent stories to demonstrate how common such events truly are. The danger is real but is often not top of mind when we think about safety concerns. When it comes to lightning, […]