The 5 Differences Between Critical Thinking and Critical People

Whenever a person tells me they have constructive criticism for me, I feel like an abused animal cowering in the corner of the humane society; I know I’m getting ready to get kicked again.  I just wish that person would be honest and say they have destructive...
Writing Your Way Out of a Difficult Circumstance

Writing Your Way Out of a Difficult Circumstance

No one has the power to take away your ability to interpret your own circumstances.  –  Dr. Vincent Amanor-Bouda, Kansas State University  If you were not the person neck deep in your difficult circumstance right now, what advice would you give yourself to come...

Collective Impact: Collaboration on Steroids

When my siblings and I got in trouble as kids, we were plopped down on a couch and lectured about how why we were headed for a life behind bars if we didn’t change our nefarious ways. Then we were told to kiss, make up and go play together nicely. We’d smile; give...