Digital Jekylls and Hydes: The Two Faces of Humans on the Internet

I wrote this paper for a college English class and thought it would make a thought-provoking blog post. I am a tremendous supporter of free speech, but words matter. Choose carefully. You are free to speak your mind but not always free of the consequences that your words create.

How to be S.M.A.R.T. and Lead Your Team

Is your team struggling to hit its stride? Interpersonal conflict interfering with your productivity? Check out this article on how you can recognize your team’s weaknesses and find ways to turn your ship around.

Communication Barriers and How to Overcome Them

This is my first article in a series I’m calling Be a Better Leader. Each month in 2022, I will share with you some useful tips and tricks on leadership that I’ve learned through the years. For this month, we dive into the murk of communication!

The Day I Became a “Rocket Boy”

The universe is smart. It knows things and has an uncanny sense of timing. It knew I needed a kick in the pants, and delivered it wrapped in twenty-seven typed words from a good friend.

What Happens When You Run Up Against a “Box-Checker”?

I’m going to brag on myself for a moment and say that I am pretty damn good at my day job. But now, let me tell you why that makes no difference.

What Rush’s Song, Cygnus X-1, Can Teach Us About The Current Political Climate in America

Political commentary is a dangerous minefield these days, but art does imitate life. This song is no different and was a prophecy before its time.

Chewbacca: The Best Friend We All Wish We Had

This is an article I wrote for That Hashtag Show, originally published in August 2019. I felt it relevant to bring back into the light during the troubled and divisive times we find ourselves in today. Keep in mind, this was written before the release of Episode IX.

The World According to Me: To “Ma’am” Or Not To “Ma’am”. That, Sir, is the Question

Where do you fall in the debate on using sir and ma’am to address others?