by Lawrence J. J. Leonard
It’s winter again. I am writing this because:
I am writing this because
when I went into the kitchen, I thought I saw you drinking a glass of water by the sink.
We were told that silver is hard, and gold is soft. So, what is nickel? It is as hard as silver and as good as gold. No?
We have a chance to win a lottery, but
by Smokey Collingsworth and Laddie Kelso (4-ever)
Body of a Greek god
. Years of illness and worry
Mind like a steel trap
. I can’t find my glasses.
by Lawrence J. J. Leonard
Many decisions are made that affect people. People represent potential vendors, current clients, prospective candidates for hire, and even love interests. The decisions we make as leaders influence us and everyone around us financially, physically, and spiritually.
As a leader, It makes sense to slow down and resist the urge to have a knee-jerk reaction to an issue, especially if it is not a crisis situation.
We could flip a coin. Or, it may be wiser to use the following time-tested decision models for any particular cross-roads. It may facilitate that impulse buy at the yacht dealer, inviting a new member to the club, or acting/reacting to a poignant situation involving conflict or praise.
Ready? Here they are. Continue reading
by Lawrence J. J. Leonard
2001: A Space Odyssey
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by Lawrence J. J. Leonard
When the sun broke through the clouds,
the heat shot through his bones.
He was walking away from her.
She told him to hurry up
and get to the launch zone and leave.
Time ticked on, helping her anger
by Lawrence J. J. Leonard
The following article dissects communication. Ultimately, it defines relationship. I decided to share this with you because it should be as obvious as a big red barn. For some of us, it will all hit home when reading the last line. No worries. You are still cool with me.
Either way, I want you to get the full effect. There is a word that qualifies communication and is also key to achieving relationship.
It is how a Michelin Star chef prepares each dish.
It is the noteworthy modifier for reliable and dependable service, causing a sustainable relationship between customer and purveyor.
When you figure out this word, please check yourself at the bottom of this page.
by Lawrence J. J. Leonard
Remember that first autumn breeze?
The hottest day of your life?
When did it snow and you got to taste it?
Is there really a day when the sun shines and the rain comes down at the same time?
Oh, yes. It happens.
How do we address the true nature of the weather we encounter?
by Lawrence J. J. Leonard
She sees you cruising
on the street
and wonders
how you got there
as she is dodging
traffic and jeers
by Lawrence J. J. Leonard
I hope one day to be living
in the aftertime,
and then my airtime
will be open anytime.
It gets real
at bedtime!
by Lawrence J. J. Leonard
Everyone casts a shadow
as we walk below the sun.
It follows us throughout the day
and slips away at night.
When evening falls,
a blanket of stars slowly appear above
to dot the purple vastness
and remind us where we are.
MarsEarth 