Another 10 Year Milestone!

September 26, 2021.Reading time 15 minutes.

It’s my 10 year anniversary at NCDOC today. Here are some reflections on what I’ve learned.

A Reason to be Good

March 14, 2021.Reading time 3 minutes.

This week’s thoughts are taken from The Daily Stoic Meditations (2019): The funny thing about egotistical people is that – despite any power or wealth they might have – they are really easy to manipulate. All you have to do is tell them what they want to hear; make everything seem like it was their […]

The Need For Grace and Forgiveness

March 7, 2021.Reading time 3 minutes.

“Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ forgave you.” (Ephesians 4:31-32).

Create Your Modus Operandi

February 28, 2021.Reading time 2 minutes.

For several years, I have been working on a purposeful modus operandi – my every day mode of operations – based on clear principles and values from which my every action descends. In short, bringing the practice of philosophy and ethics to all facets of everyday life; becoming a stickler for truth and honesty; and […]

A Love of Work

February 21, 2021.Reading time 5 minutes.

There are very few times that I can remember in which I am counting the seconds until my work day ends. Don’t get me wrong, I have had days that I wish I were not working and would rather be anywhere doing something else. However, overall, I really do like to work. There is something […]

Courageous Leadership ACT III

January 31, 2021.Reading time 5 minutes.

“You cannot continuously improve interdependent systems and processes until you progressively perfect interdependent, interpersonal relationships.” ~Stephen Covey