2015 Mantra – “Be Present – Be Kind”

My Mantra for 2015 will continue to be the same going forward as in the past few years… “Be Present – Be Kind.” Be present and kind in each moment to God, others and yourself. Be who you are and where you are at… In the category of for whatever it’s worth, here are a […]

There Are No Endings, Just Beginnings — Always Back to the Basics

“If you don’t know where you’re going, you might not get there.” – Yogi Berra By Kevin J. Goodman As this year comes to a close, I thought I would write about year-end reflections along with lessons learned in 2014. As I began to reflect I was reminded that, as in most things, lessons learned […]

Exciting Times in Cleveland – The 100 Gigabit in the Health Tech Corridor Creates a Catalyst for Continued Improved Quality of Life

Exciting Times in Cleveland – The 100 Gigabit in the Health Tech Corridor Creates a Catalyst for Continued Improved Quality of Life This week we have a growing list of movement in the Technology and Economic Development arenas to be excited about in Cleveland. On November 21st it was announced that Cleveland is getting a […]

The Value of Offsite Team Building in the Marketplace

An effective age-old way to build a team is to increase bonds and connections between persons in an organization. One route to that end is to convene special time away from the office. Taking a risk to move away from predictable entrenched patterns and allow time and space to engage in new approaches is a […]

Bringing Joy and Meaning to Our Lives by Giving It Away

Recently I had the privilege and joy to stop at The Shower Program at The St. Malachi Center and deliver donations and toiletries. It was one of the best parts of my day! Monday through Friday mornings, clean public shower facilities are available for homeless men and women. Towels and toiletries are provided free of […]

The Garden of Gethsemani

The story of Christ in Agony in the Garden is a short but rich one. It has all sorts of meaning and relevancy to our day. No matter where one stands in their theology they potentially can resonate with many of the stories themes- Ever been asleep and not present when you were needed most? …Have you ever […]