I had originally planned this post for a few weeks later in the series. Given recent media accusations that presidential candidate Newt Gingrich requested an open marriage, alongside his angry response to them, I decided this topic was particularly timely. Even when I disagree with a candidate on certain issues, I feel sad for them [...]

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As part of a wellness coaching program, I recently had the opportunity to learn more about Kaizen, which is Japanese for “improvement” or “change for the better.” Often utilized in business leadership and manufacturing, the Kaizen philosophy involves applying small but continuous changes to various processes. A main idea is that rather than trying to [...]

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As we consider the 2009 presidential inauguration ceremony for Barack Obama, we can develop tools for personal life transitions. Inauguration, as defined by Merriam-Webster, means “to induct into office with suitable ceremonies,” “to dedicate ceremoniously, or “to bring about the beginning of.” Wikipedia describes an inauguration as “a formal ceremony to mark the beginning of [...]

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There was a significant amount of media coverage late last week over Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell’s comments regarding Janet Napolitano. Not realizing he was speaking near a turned-on microphone, he noted that Napolitano was a perfect candidate for Homeland Security Secretary because she has no life or family and “can devote, literally, 19 to 20 [...]

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