Resilient Wednesday Weekly Memo

How good an influencer are you? Most people think they are good, but the amount of frustration I see in the workplace tells a different story. Many people’s aggravations at work stem from not having their opinions valued or their ideas implemented. It comes down from lacking an effective persuasion strategy. After completing a presentation […]

I have some disappointing news for fans of the movie Frozen and good news for fans of the Beatles. Elsa might have missed a beat, but John Lennon hit just the right note. Elsa told us to “Let it Go,” whether about a challenging relationship, unresolved anger, disappointment, or, as Elsa sang, losing her fear

People often inquire about the inspiration behind Resilient Wednesday topics, and I usually share that it springs from daily experiences that resonate with ideas to support others. This week, inspiration struck during a Zoom meditation session centered on enhancing concentration. The leader encouraged us to “start relaxing,” prompting a giggle from me. “Oops, back to

The most powerful stories of resilience are our own. This month, my wife, Sheila K. Collins, is releasing her newest book, The Art of Grieving: How Art and Art Making Help Us Grieve and Live Our Best Lives. This work is the culmination of her work exploring grief through her personal experiences, her work with

My brother, Chuck, recently shared an item on a refreshing media outlet named Nice News. Their approach to news is straightforward– “News, but only the good stuff.” He shared an article about a study that discussed an approach to diffusing anger based on research from Japan.  The researchers proposed a simple and easy-to-implement method for

My parents worked with their heads rather than their hands. Fixing a leaky faucet or jazzing up the walls with a splash of color were tasks they’d outsource to friends—like Al, my father’s entrepreneurial engineer, or my granddad Phil, who was a skilled craftsman, I inherited that same self-assumed ‘clumsiness’—believing I was all thumbs and

On Monday, we left the 97 % ers to join the totality group a few hours north of Pittsburgh to witness the total solar eclipse—a profound demonstration of resilience and the awe-inspiring power of nature’s events. The ancients must have been bewildered by an eclipse, perhaps even fearing that the sun would disappear forever, only

In a recent discussion with a savvy courtroom lawyer, he shared his discomfort with his aggressive style. Despite his expertise, he felt trapped in this singular mode of operation. When I suggested the possibility of change, he was skeptical, believing this approach was all he knew how to do. I countered, emphasizing that his true

In a world where everyone seems to be seeking the next big thing, the real question isn’t just about what’s on the horizon; it’s about aligning your journey with your most important values. At the core of every decision, especially when contemplating the next steps in your career, lies the relationship between your personal principles

One of the frequent refrains I hear from clients is that they always feel like they need to get on top of their tasks. When they finish one set of activities, another stares them in the face. This energy drain is a significant factor in how people experience stress, but it also provides us with