The things that are new and different in the book’s second edition — This is the title of most of my half-day and full-day workshops. It is also the short title of my 2017 book. The long title is “Communicating Reliability, Risk, and Resiliency to Decision Makers: How to Get Your Boss’s Boss to Understand.” A New Company and a Pandemic The book’s second edition was slated for June…

“We look into forests, rivers, lakes, and sky as if looking into a mirror.” — I have the privilege of knowing Kirk Westphal as a peer environmental consultant. I learned quickly that he is an accomplished musician, writer, and award-winning poet. Kirk has a depth in his communication that bridges traditional boundaries. One of his two publish books of poems, Bodies of Wood and Water…

And what does the red-headed man with no shirt cutting grass on a highway have to do with anything? — “Well, about seven years ago, we started working with the previous contractor. He had many issues, but we finally got them worked out,” began Jake. “Some of these issues were….” My eyes started to glaze over. I glanced at the deputy town manager, who was sitting beside me, and to…

Melissa Ruth tells us a few things most of us would not share — Melissa Ruth is painfully honest. “By not taking the time to define what went wrong, I would up taking unnecessary baggage and risking a repeat of the same problem.” From cars to careers to relationships, Ruth opens her own life story for us to learn and improve our own lives. …

Rising business leaders should embrace standard approaches for success — A Business Case Evaluation (BCE) is a decision-making tool that assists in making value-based funding decisions. …

The power and subtleties of role of women in religion, politics, and war — Thomas Jefferson was a man full of nuances, contradictions, and conundrums. Jefferson was also a revolutionary. In his domain, symbolism and code were essential communication tools for sorting through allies and guaranteeing your own survival. The parlor in Jefferson’s home, Monticello, was the place where his family, friends, and guests…