I have hired employees for almost 18 years now. In fact, I hired my wife to work for me. That's right, I used to be my wife's boss!! She hated me... She tells the story often that I was the worst boss she ever worked for...she may be right! It was back in 1997 and we weren't married. She and I had went to school together since I was in 2nd grade - but we didn't know each other. Well, I knew who she was, but she didn't know me at all. Her resume came across my desk and I knew...
What My Son’s First Grade Math Homework Taught Me About Cheating
I enjoy helping my son, Samuel, with his homework. He's in first grade...so I still have the intellect to help him. Now, next year will be a completely different story. The other night, I was sitting at the kitchen table helping him with his math homework. He is working on plus 2's, as he calls them. This is where he takes a single digit number and adds 2 to it. So, this particular paper was filled with questions like 9+2 and 4+2, etc. I'm sure you get the idea. I'm also sure that you can now see why next year...
How To Fail As A Coach Even When Your Team Is Winning
I am a sports fan. I like to watch Football and Basketball mostly. I am enjoying that my son is now at the age where he is participating in sports and competitions. He plays baseball and takes part in a Bible quiz team that competes once a month testing their Biblical knowledge. As a coach, your leadership is on display for everyone to see - good or bad. It seems to be much different than other forms of leadership because it is open to criticism in ways that we don't see in the business or non-profit sectors. Decisions for a...