We’re not Going Down…We have a destination
We're not going down! We have a destination I heard a story about Southwest pilots who found themselves in trouble on a flight. They had a mechanical issue and as the plane began to descend and oxygen masks came down, the pilot came on the intercom and said, "Folks we're not going down...we have a ... read more >
2020: The Longest and Shortest Year Ever
In December of 2020, a friend and I were discussing an event that happened in February. "That was this year? It feels like that happened last year," I said. "Feels like ages ago," my friend agreed. It was also in February of 2020 that my San Francisco 49ers were in the Superbowl and lost (don't ... read more >
Listen to Abe: Don’t Marry a Weak Man
Let me just say that I love the television show, "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel" The sets! The Costumes! The jokes! The characters! The Music!! The actors!! All Top Notch. Even more, I love the premise of the show: What happens when the perfect life you've created from yourself comes crashing down. What then? What if ... read more >
Managing Expectations
2020 has been a little different is the understatement of the year. The Holiday season this year will be different than any other in recent memory. Many people will not be getting together with their family and friends but instead celebrating virtually or having a much smaller gathering. As people struggle with how to navigate ... read more >
Look for Hope and Not Hype
My friend Marques shared a message where he talked about having genuine hope over hype. As he said, Hype abandons you in tough times but hope and faith are what will get you to the other side. Unfortunately, our country appears to be addicted to hype and not that interested in hope for the days ... read more >
Prepare for the Covid-19 Long Haul
"We need to have a plan through the first quarter of 2021 because it doesn't look like things are going to resemble normal anytime soon," I am sure that some version of this statement is happening in meetings all across the world. If you're paying attention to the news (and I don't blame you if ... read more >