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My boss is an introvert. I am an extrovert. We are very different in our approaches to problems and life. For example, when there is conflict, I want to work it out immediately. I want to turn up the volume on the issue and get it resolved relationally. My introvert boss wants to turn down the volume…

When companies are hiring, they look for people with high potential. When was the last time you were given a Myers-Briggs Type Indicator test to see how well you might perform on the job? Lots of companies use this test, but it may not be the best indicator of how well you may actually perform…

How many times have you heard an entertainer talk about a difficult childhood and how music or acting seemed to be an outlet for coping? What does a difficult childhood do to a person as they grow? Childhood adversity is typically associated with an increased risk of psychopathology later in life. But, is it possible…

If you’ve ever talked to a Navy Seal (I lived in Norfolk, VA., so yes, I have!), you will learn a lot about how they are taught to handle pressure in the most chaotic circumstances. There is much we can learn from their training. Goal setting. When you are tacking a particularly difficult task, one…

Parents want to raise confident, well adjusted children that create a good life, love God and do good things. But if we aren’t careful,  there are things we can do to prevent this process from happening. First and foremost, stop reinforcing a victim mentality. Constantly telling your children they can’t, or you can’t do things because of…

“I just can’t get to sleep at night. And if I do, I wake up.” This woman is one of nearly a third of Americans who are not getting enough sleep. And despite all we know about sleep, the problem seems to be getting worse. People are not getting that 7 to 8 hours needed every…

Everyone makes mistakes and has issues. We all have imperfections that come out in our intimate relationships. But how you think about your partner and his or her flaws really matters. It can make the difference between a happy and unhappy relationship. Acceptance of another person requires you to recognize their short-comings but love them…

Like many of you, I  heard the very sad news that Pastor, Jarrid Wilson died by suicide last Monday. He left us shortly after he preached a funeral for a woman who also ended her life by suicide. It is all so hard to comprehend when you look at the photos of this 30-year-old man with a…

Some of you may remember Man of the Year, model citizen John Gacey. You can find a picture of him with then First Lady, Rosalynn Carter. He was well liked by his community. What people didn’t know about him was that he murdered 32 young men and buried most of them under the crawl space…

What does a Navy Seal platoon commander tell his men to help them stay strong? And what do Army Rangers say to their team that helps them  endure difficult training? The answer might surprise you because it is not what you might think. It has to do with mental toughness that we all want to develop and involves something…
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