by Barbara Dee | Jul 12, 2021 | Carpe Diem!, Leadership
Are you feeling increasingly starved for time? You are not alone. Four out of five adults report feeling that they have too much to do and not enough time to do it. Here is what goes along with feeling starved for time: less joy, poorer health, fewer laughs,...
by Barbara Dee | Jun 9, 2021 | Carpe Diem!, Leadership
My answer could be different at different times, depending on what life lesson I’m being “hit up side the head with” at the moment. But, most any time, I would have to say that I’d relish the opportunity to gift this understanding to any young person, my past younger...
by Barbara Dee | May 26, 2021 | Carpe Diem!, Leadership
Probably, like me, you are thinking that you recognize this as part of the “Hippocratic Oath.” From ancient Greek medical texts, this “oath” is the earliest known account showing that physicians are expected to uphold specific ethical standards. In a book...
by Barbara Dee | Apr 29, 2021 | Carpe Diem!, Leadership
Kim, an art major, noticed a small sculpture for sale in Atlanta’s High Museum of Art gift shop. It was a feminine form, nothing terribly original, she thought. Kim picked up the piece to turn it over and view the price tag: $1300. She carefully set if back on the...
by Barbara Dee | Apr 15, 2021 | Carpe Diem!, Leadership
The leader of a household can literally prevent tragedy and death by having, discussing, and practicing emergency plans. What is the escape route in case of a house fire? What should children do if the adults are not able? Where are the hurricane preparation items?...
by Barbara Dee | Mar 11, 2021 | Carpe Diem!, Leadership
Calling on “Grammarly” is like calling the cavalry for assistance. If you’re not familiar with this somewhat old-fashioned metaphor, “calling in the cavalry” refers to the quickest or strongest means of resolving a situation (in your favor). Literally, the cavalry is...
