Fight or Flight Is Toxic

Fight or Flight Is Toxic

I had a verbal altercation on Christmas Eve. It was a valuable reminder that the “flight or fight” response wired into our brains is toxic. I was on my usual running route that morning. I had just stepped off the curb into a crosswalk. Out of the corner of my eye, I...
Service to Others Begins with Personalization

Service to Others Begins with Personalization

To build a culture of service to others, focus on personalization. Anyone who has ever volunteered with teens on soup lines will know exactly what I mean. One type of teen will show up on time and do everything asked of them, but do very little to engage patrons they...