I don’t know about you but I’m already thinking about the upcoming holidays… and not in a good way. I’m stressing myself out about it actually. This year there will be an empty chair. The empty chair is the one that my mom would have been sitting in, surrounded by friends and family. My mom,… Read More
Does your team need rescuing? The news coverage of the Thai cave rescue has provided so many inspirational lessons. One that resonated with me was that during the rescue, the Thai Navy SEALS attempted to retrieve the strongest boys first in order to build courage and momentum for the weaker ones. John Maxwell talks about… Read More
Meetings don’t need to be dreaded; they need to be done effectively. It’s simple, but hard work. Follow these three rules and get the most out of your meetings. The meeting before the meeting. Preparation for a meeting is a must. Set your agenda with the key players. The agenda may be set and followed… Read More
Twenty-Two My brother Kenneth E. Smith had less than 90 days left in the Army when he was killed in Cambodia on May 15, 1970. He was to be married in October. His fiancé had her wedding dress already. Although she was able to return it, the life she had planned never happened, a… Read More
Thank you to all veterans who serve our country. My name is Emily Lindus. I am currently writing a book titled “Twenty-Two”. That was the age of my brother, Kenneth E. Smith, when he was killed in Cambodia: http://www.virtualwall.org/ds/SmithKE01a.htm that is also the number of veterans that commit suicide every day. I am writing the stories of… Read More