The Dog That Didn’t Bark
April 15, 2026
We are trained to notice what happens. The raised voice.The sudden change.The obvious signal that something is wrong. We look for movement.For noise.For disruption. And
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We Pick Up Where We Left Off
April 8, 2026
There are conversations we mean to return to. A message we intend to answer.A lunch we mean to schedule.A person we think of, briefly, and
If Dickens Returned Today
March 26, 2026
At a Poets & Writers write-in on Monday, we were given a prompt about ghostly eyes. It stayed with me. Not the ghost itself —
When Work Quietly Changes Direction
March 19, 2026
For many years, my professional life followed a familiar rhythm. There were meetings, conferences, and luncheons — gatherings where people exchanged business cards, discussed projects,
The Obvious Things Nobody Sees
March 11, 2026
“The world is full of obvious things which nobody by any chance ever observes.” — Sherlock Holmes There is something quietly humbling about that sentence. We
When Growth Outpaces Readiness
February 26, 2026
“Growth for the sake of growth is the ideology of a cancer cell.” — Edward Abbey. In modern business culture, growth is inherently seen as
“I Want All the Glory, You Do the Work”: A Truth About Human Nature We Prefer Not to Admit
November 26, 2025
This blog examines Vernon Howard’s principle, “I want all the glory, you do the work,”
and explores how this timeless truth reveals the ego’s desire for recognition without
responsibility. Through examples from leadership, teamwork, and personal growth, the
post uncovers why this mindset is so common — and how choosing shared effort over
personal glory leads to stronger relationships, better results, and authentic leadership.
Ideal for readers interested in mindfulness, professional development, emotional
intelligence, and practical wisdom.
When Membership Costs More Than It Gives: Rethinking the Value of Professional Associations
November 20, 2025
Professional Associations have long been the backbone of many industries. They promise community, networking, mentoring, credibility, and growth opportunities. In theory, they are built on
Riding the Waves: The Art of Acceptance from Epictetus to Kabat-Zinn
November 13, 2025
Sometimes I Think of Acceptance as a Quiet Force Sometimes I think of acceptance as a quiet force, like a weed pushing through a crack
When Silence Is Not Surrender: A Professional Stands Firm
November 7, 2025
True professionalism is not measured by how loudly we defend ourselves, but by how quietly we uphold our integrity when under attack. When the Crowd
Brad G. Philbrick
A grant proposal writer of biotechnology and healthcare