The Father of the Veterans Day Parade

The Father of the Veterans Day Parade

The very first Veterans Day parade in the entire country happened right here in Birmingham. That’s remarkable, I know, but so is the story behind this accomplishment. It happened on November 11, 1947, thanks to a man named Raymond Weeks. Weeks was a Navy veteran from...
All Souls’ Day: 5 Regrets of the Dying

All Souls’ Day: 5 Regrets of the Dying

Today is All Souls’ Day. It’s the day many Catholics and other denominations dedicate to remembering deceased loved ones. It’s observed in a variety of ways, but regardless of whether it’s a somber occasion or more of a celebration like Día de los Muertos, it’s...
Getting Uncomfortable

Getting Uncomfortable

I recently was working with an executive manager who needed his salespeople to increase their social media presence professionally, especially on LinkedIn. The company invested in LI training, created instructions on how to set up a profile, shared best practices,...
Positively Optimistic

Positively Optimistic

There’s a lot wrong with the world right now. A global pandemic, for one thing. Division within our country over, well, all kinds of issues large and small. Wars and poverty and homelessness and inequality. But … there’s a lot that’s right about the world right now,...
Lessons of The Great Resignation, Part 2 of 2

Lessons of The Great Resignation, Part 2 of 2

People are putting themselves first now. And they’re also working toward higher goals. The pandemic has changed not only how we work, but also why we do it. And that is key to “The Great Resignation” we’re seeing happening across all kinds of industries. Many people...
The Great Resignation Era, Part 1 of 2

The Great Resignation Era, Part 1 of 2

“I hate my job, so I’m going to quit.” This used to be an idle threat in the wake of a tough week or an especially bad day at work. Or a daydream. Some of you might remember Johnny Paycheck’s country song Take This Job and Shove It.  But today, employees are...