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Phoenix expectations

Thoughts On Love, Happiness, and Altruism

"Happiness is like a butterfly; the more you chase it, the more it will elude you, but if you turn your attention to other things, it will...
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Great expectations: A parent's greatest gift

I was raised by a woman with great expectations, a woman born in a small speck of a town in New Mexico who happened to have a panoramic view of the...
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When it comes to relationships, expectations are a gamble

I spent a much needed three days of non-rest in Las Vegas with a group of friends this past weekend, and needless to say, it was an adventure....
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STRESS AND THE "PERFECT" LAS VEGAS TEEN

Roger is a broad-shouldered, handsome football star. He is a straight-A student and every parent’s ideal son. No problems here, right?Let...
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Does your team take risks, or play it safe

Adult humans aren’t very good at taking risks. I sayadulthumans because kids are fantastic at it. At one of my kids’ baseball games...
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That's not fair

I often get the question when working with groups of managers or leaders about how important it is to treat everyone fairly in a work environment....
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3 Things To Remember When Leading Change

A lot of the work that I do with businesses revolves around helping them manage change. If a business plans to be successful for longer than a...
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Have Consequences with "Bite"

Establishing reasonable expectations for your children in all aspects of their lives, including school, home, and family, is essential for raising...
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Expect a Lot from Your Children

You should expect a lot of your children. Set the bar high on what you value and make it clear to your children that you expect them to live up to...
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Unrealistic expectations in a blended family often lead to another failure

Everybody has their own ‘normal’. Your normal is the sum of your personal life experiences. They are your experiences and provide the...
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