This story could go on forever, but here’s the abbreviated version. A young woman walks into a trendy downtown bistro and grabs a stool at the bar. She possesses an almost unnatural beauty, at once alluring and intimidating. She’s appears…
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Humankind has forever struggled to answer the existential question of whether we’re inherently good or evil, humane or selfish. It’s become an even tougher call in these disgruntled and divisive times. Like calling a batter’s check-swing, it depends on where…
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Humility may be sport’s comeback virtue of the new year. In the guise of one freshly minted superstar and another veteran egomaniac, the virtue is making some high-profile appearances. SHY, GRATEFUL AND HUMBLE The headline of the USA Today feature…
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By Stuart Greenbaum Queen of selfies Kim Kardashian West made a 448-page book of selfie photos. She called it Selfish, which can only be taken literally since she’s not clever enough to be ironic and certainly not ironic enough…
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Taking a hard charge, making the extra pass or accepting a bench role -- unselfish play builds team chemistry and wins games. The Golden State Warriors, led by coach and now six-time NBA champion Steve Kerr, put an exclamation point…
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I’ve always believed that the combination of ignorance and arrogance makes the worst possible person and professionally, the worst possible boss. Still true. But I’ve come to realize that these two traits are actually more symbiotic – a reciprocal cause…
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February 19 was a sad day for comedy, and a humbling day for humanity. Comedy writer Harris Wittels, known for popularizing the term “humblebrag,” died at age 30 of an apparent drug overdose. Wittels’ hilarious book, Humblebrag: The Art of…
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Ansel Adams famously observed, “A true photograph need not be explained, nor can be contained in words.” The great photographer/conservationist will be forever remembered for both his artistic integrity and good nature. “I did get a few good photographs in…
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It’s no secret that effective workplaces produce quality services and products and satisfaction, while bad ones produce waste and frustration. To help make your workplace a work in progress, here are 15 observation-based tips. Work with the clock. The goal…
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