As I wrote recently, soft skills, such as ethical behavior and personal integrity, are important in work and life. One simple item, often ignored by educators (including digital educators), is the ...

Every year, I run a 5K on Mother’s Day with my daughter. I recall many years of encouraging her along the way, setting the pace and helping her finish strong. This year, however, things changed. As we ...

Every leader makes a mistake occasionally. Some mistakes are minor and won’t have too much of a negative impact. Other mistakes, however, can set a bad example for the leader’s team, whether it’s ...

“For I have given you an example, that you also should do as I have done to you” (John 13:15). When I was 6 years old, my brother Joe was already attending school, my dad was at work all day and my ...

Resolving conflicts in the workplace is imperative to a healthy workplace culture. Leaving conflicts unsolved builds resentment among team members and creates a toxic environment that can be ...

A recent survey of 2,000 parents with school-age kids (ages 5–18) found that most claim to “always” or “often” read to their child before bedtime (63%), averaging four nights a week. When they do read ...

FORT BENNING, Ga., (July 13, 2013) -- Yes, my commentary photo is old. Yes, it was the Army of yesterday. Although the Army of today is not yesterday's Army, many of yesterday's traditions and ...

Opportunity Zones in Oakland and the East Bay Area; there are 8,700 Opportunity Zones across the U.S. (map via www.PolicyMap.com) This is your first of three free stories this month. Become a free or ...