We experience various levels of tension every day. And during a global pandemic we are all experiencing a common tension. We may be grieving what has been lo...

“What quality should we continue to develop as we transition from college to our careers?” This question was posed to me a couple years ago by my undergradua...

I’ve come across Marge Piercy’s poem “To Be of Use” in a few different places over the years and each time I read it, I appreciate it in new ways. Piercy wro...

The uncertainty brought on by difficult experiences triggers fear in our brains. From an evolutionary perspective, this has helped our species survive. Howev...

Students and executives arrive in my classes and workshops with a desire to improve their communication skills. Without exception everyone wants to get bette...

When I was in college I read a book titled, “Write It Down, Make It Happen.” The book prompted me to begin writing down my goals, and I have maintained this ...

One of the primary reasons so many people fear public speaking is they are uncertain about how the audience will respond to their message. This uncertainty l...

During my early childhood I learned the value of offering hospitality to others. When we hosted family from out of town, I helped prepare for “company” by cl...

When given the opportunity to present our ideas, we all want to perform well, and most of us have heard public speaking advice that suggests we ask our audie...

About ten years ago I recall meeting a student of mine for lunch on campus. He was standing outside the dining hall and looking at his phone when I arrived. ...