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We are regularly faced with customer surveys where we are asked how likely we are to recommend the service or business. When looking at ourselves, this essay asks a rhetorical question "Are you worthy of a recommendation?" Here are five attributes I regard as important before providing a recommendation.

When I went to school in the 60s and 70s, the value of sports for the child was only seen through the lens of parents and educators. Students were considered either good academically or sporty. Not both. Today, research has shown the value of competitive sports also includes the social and mental health wellbeing of the child. Research shows that attainment of high levels of success academically and in sports is not mutually exclusive. With the right support both can be achie

Anger is an emotion we all have experienced. This essay exposes two types of anger self-centered and productive anger.

Being excellent is a continual process. To be successful you need to be a person of excellence. Not only in one but in all areas of life.

To provide our children and grandchildren, and others who read this, the 21 lessons from their parents and grandparents 40 years of marriage

There is no challenge too great for the team to overcome if the leader offers transparency and openness to the shared vision they have.

A close friend asked me for my opinion in dealing with a difficult co-worker. I gave some tips and shared from my experiences.

We each have a propensity towards one of Gary Chapman's 5 Love Languages. Understanding and showing it is crucial is fostering strong bonds.

My Canadian friend and Guest Writer Mike Sadiwnyk writes on integrity. We can't say we often act with; it's either yes we do or no we don't.

People begging are a common sight in our cities. What would you do if you approached a beggar? And what if a homeless person approached you?

Growing old does not mean giving up on the things we once did during our youth, nor does it mean we stop learning or trying out new things!

If there is one thing we should all consider leaving behind 2023, it is our metaphorical backpack of long-held grudges. Here is how you can.

We all transition from where we've been, to where we're going. If we're not mindful, we can carry on without being present in the moment.

People who are consistently late are often unaware of their lateness. While knowing their impact, tardiness remains their nemesis.

Respect is an attitude. Love must express itself also in action. If both parties can do this, we have what is called mutual respect.

Young children can teach us many lessons if we are sensitive to recognising certain displayed behaviours as positive leadership attributes.

We make choices everyday, sometimes not realising the consequences. What if the consequences of our decisions are realised too late.

In the Australian television comedy series called ‘Fisk’, first aired on ABC Television in March 2021, the main character Helen...

The pent-up desire to travel overseas, after three years of enforced restrictions, was finally fulfilled when Jenny and I boarded our...

Loneliness has become a huge problem in our society, accentuated over the last few years by the COVID-19 pandemic. The problem has...