“Only 1428 more days!” “I’m so sick about the outcome of the election that I’ve been depressed, and experienced body rash and pain.” “It’s time to move to Canada and wait it out.” “How can the stock market keep going up with Trump in office? It doesn’t make any sense.” “I wanted to see...
As a person who puts a premium on personal growth and development, defining the essence of Highland's core values has been a significant process for my team and me over the years. In the early days, we developed a core values statement filled with the kinds of emotionless words that are...
Just after Labor Day, The New York Times spotlighted a survey that found that 40 percent of American employees fail to use all of their paid vacation time, opening up a discussion among experts about some causes and solutions. As some suggested, our work ethic is part of our culture for...
We spend countless hours and dollars investing our money, making sure it’s well diversified and there for us when we need it. We care for it, think about it, and coddle it. Are you giving your marriage the same attention? I ask this question because I’m going through an important life...
Common logic suggests the more money you make the happier you will be. Research shows this is true, but only to a point. Someone who makes a modest amount of money is measurably happier than someone who makes no money. And someone who makes a large amount of money is...
Over the summer months, I embarked on a sort of learning quest; to think about and understand Highland's mission or purpose for existing. One of the books that was integral to the discovery process was Start with Why, by Simon Sinek. The basic premise of the book is that companies greatly limit...
There is a lot written about time management, and specifically, how to align your limited time resources with the highest value purposes. Simply said, using your time wisely. In fact, I wrote a post not long ago about the fact that you can't buy back your time so don't waste it. Taking a...
President Obama, I understand that you are in Bellevue right now--just down the street--and I was wondering if you wanted to drop by our office for coffee? If you are too busy I understand; however, if we did have coffee today, this is what I would want to say to you. I...