By Robert J. Tamasy Someone described spectator sports in this way: Thousands of fans sitting in their seats – people desperately in need of exercise – watching athletes desperately in need of rest. Many of us have a great need for more physical activity. At the same time, however, rest is something we also

  By Stephen R. Graves I am not a soldier. I have never picked up a weapon and stood guard during the night. I have never fought in a great battle, landed in hostile territory, or had a legitimate reason to wear a military uniform. I am also not a gifted athlete. I ride my bicycle some miles every

By Adrian Savedra In today’s competitive business environment, it is easy to fall into the trap of showing favoritism. Whether gravitating toward employees who share our interests, promoting those who mirror our communication style, or giving choice assignments to people we simply “connect” with, workplace partiality can create toxic environments that diminish both morale and

By Robert J. Tamasy Everyone seems to be in such a hurry. It has been that way for a long time. It might have started with the Industrial Revolution, when much of the world began to shift from agrarian societies. When you are growing crops, farmers know you cannot rush the process. But when products

By Rick Boxx Are you familiar with “The Tortoise and the Hare,” the fable by the ancient Greek storyteller Aesop? It is about a fast-running hare (a relative of the rabbit) that ridicules a slow-moving tortoise. Wearied by the hare’s arrogant behavior, the tortoise decides to challenge it to a race. The race starts and