I have a love-hate relationship with Religion… but I am beginning to change my mind, thanks to Pastor Nadia Bolz-Weber. ___ Nadia Bolz-Weber is a pastor who swears like a trucker, is covered with tattoos and was a Wiccan. She is 6’1”and competes in Crossfit. She calls herself the Minister of the Misfits and she wants … More Nadia Bolz-Weber: The Minister to the Misfit Inside You and I
If you have a teenager, if you are a teenager, or if know a teenager, you need to read this Declaration of Teenage Independence. ___ My wife and I have been having a discussion for months. Our teenage son bargains, begs for, and sometimes demands more independence. I believe that freedom needs to be earned, but … More The Imperfect Parent’s Guide to Teenage Freedom
The other day I gave my wife the look. At 7:30 on a Thursday morning, I was finished. We love him, but our teenage son is driving us mad. ____ Words are inadequate to describe the experience of living with a teenager. Parents, you are not alone: You feel confusion mixed with love and you begin … More Teenage Insanity Syndrome Affects Teens and Adults
Relationships are a collision of worlds. When love chooses you, it is beautifully chaotic. ____ If you are not married and are in a committed relationship, I hope what I write will connect with you. At the core, a marriage is a relationship of two people held together by love, good intentions and a lot … More Love Your Imperfect Marriage and it will Love You Back
Claim your crazy. Your mental health may be stronger when you struggle. ____ Stigma is never a good thing. We do it with race, gender, sexuality, religion, and mental health. Go ahead, tell your friends and coworkers that you are crazy. At first they will laugh and then they will ignore it (and maybe even you). That is … More Reclaim Your Crazy
I have a personal enemy. Many people call him Depression, but I know he’s really a terrorist. ___ I told a friend about my pain and he was surprised. He said that he would never have guessed that I live with depression. He said that outwardly I seem to be so balanced. This is why I … More Inside Male Depression
Are you a Yoda leader? ––– A Yoda leader is Quiet on the outside and Ninja-like on the inside, calm but always thinking and planning. We may look quiet, but inside we are practicing Matrix Ninja moves: plotting takeovers, analyzing, writing novels, participating in campaigns and making a ruckus. You may look at … More 19 Ways That Quiet Leaders are Like Yoda
I love my kids, but sometimes I can’t stand them. Some people are unable to have children and here I am whining about my frustrations about my kids? Yes, I am. Sometimes love means that we get really frustrated with each other, but that doesn’t mean we are quitting. I love being a dad and … More I Love my Kids, but Sometimes I Can’t Stand Them
Quiet Leaders may be better Leaders (for some employees). It has been a while since I have added new content on the topic of Quiet Leaders. I have been working on some other pieces and building my writing skills. (aka… sitting around doing nothing) Recently I have become a writer for The Good Men Project and … More Quiet Leaders are Better Leaders?
I am Super Pumped about having one of my articles picked up by The Good Men Project. The article is about Sarah Thomas, The NFL’s first female referee. I hope you will read the article. Click here for the link to my Good Men Project article. I appreciate any likes or comments on the … More Repost: Not “Just One of the Guys,” Sarah Thomas Is “Just” The NFL’s First Female Official
