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She Wanted to Write a Cookbook 

She Wanted to Write a Cookbook 

In the 1990s, my mother suffered three strokes in ten years. The last one changed everything. She lost the ability to walk, drive, and perform many of the everyday functions she once took for granted. She lost her independence. She was confined to a wheelchair and had...
What Negativity Bias Steals from Leaders 

What Negativity Bias Steals from Leaders 

Long before boardrooms and balance sheets, our ancestors roamed wild landscapes where survival hinged on one crucial instinct: spotting danger. If a caveman mistook a lion’s growl for the wind, it could cost him his life. So, our brains evolved to prioritize threats...
The Subcompact of Love 

The Subcompact of Love 

While walking the Camino this June, I found I had a lot of time to think. And all sorts of things came to mind during our 150-mile trek.  One was a memory of my time living in Columbus, GA, many years ago. I was working out with a Methodist minister who, in...
Strength Training

Strength Training

A few months ago, after hearing a Vistage speaker emphasize the importance of maintaining strength as we age, I decided to do something I had been avoiding: I began strength training three days a week at our local Y.  At first, I didn’t like it. I felt...
Strength Training

Strength Training

A few months ago, after hearing a Vistage speaker emphasize the importance of maintaining strength as we age, I decided to do something I had been avoiding: I began strength training three days a week at our local Y.  At first, I didn’t like it. I felt...
Corsini’s Top Read (or Listen) List: 2025 Edition

Corsini’s Top Read (or Listen) List: 2025 Edition

Each year around traditional vacation time, I look forward to sharing a fresh batch of books that inspire reflection, fuel leadership, and help us all move toward becoming our best selves.  These 10 selections for 2025 continue to reflect the themes I care about...
Slowing Down (Even When You Think You Can’t) 

Slowing Down (Even When You Think You Can’t) 

Part 2 of 2  I have been talking about the importance of margin—about how slowing down and creating space in your life is one of the secrets to success.  But what if slowing down does not feel like an option?  What if you are a working mom in your 40s...
Slow Down: The Value of Margin in a Successful Life  

Slow Down: The Value of Margin in a Successful Life  

Part 1 of 2 Ask most people you know how they are doing, and you will hear some version of this: “Busy. A lot going on.”  “Crazy. Just trying to keep up.”  “Swamped. Running from one thing to the next.”   Rarely—if ever—do you hear someone say:  “Things are...