My sister-in-law, Sylvana, was born and raised in Houston, Texas. Though she hasn’t lived in the vicinity for more than 20 years, Houston is still “home.” So, it was no surprise that when I saw her last Sunday morning, she was sick with worry about her parents, sisters and their families who all still reside […]
Month: August 2017
Tolerance Breeds More Hate
It’s been a tough few weeks in the U.S. for relationship building. I’ve been stunned into silence at much of the hateful rhetoric I hear about in communities across the nation. Though it’s often said, “it’s a small world,” in many ways, people are worlds apart. We hail from different backgrounds, experiences, cultures, perspectives. Sometimes our stance […]
Does Your Firm Invest in Networking?
It’s one thing for individuals to understand and believe in the power of networking. It’s quite another to discover organizations that are on board with this concept and not only encourage their associates to engage in the practice, but who actually invest in their team members’ participation. Recently, I learned about a really cool membership […]