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This week my husband and I watched the new documentary about the life of John Candy ( John Candy: I Like Me , on Amazon Prime). With interviews from Mel Brooks, Catherine O’Hara, Tom Hanks, Macaulay Culkin, and many others, the film captures the remarkable warmth that shaped Candy’s life and career. We came for the comedy. We left wishing we had known the man behind it—someone whose legacy extended far beyond his films. The documentary reminded me that legacy is rarely one-d

“Lead with confidence” is a phrase that carries a special and somewhat ironic meaning in my house. After my wife and I got married, once we finished opening all of the presents and settling into married life, we did what so many newly married couples do: we adopted a puppy. Our golden retriever, Rosie, brought us endless joy and a crash course in caring for another living thing other than ourselves. She was also the most gentle, timid creature to ever live; scared of new situ

When I’m overwhelmed by a mountain of tasks, I always think back to my dad’s favorite saying: “How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time.” This quote is often attributed to  Desmond Tutu , the South African archbishop and human rights activist, and it’s one of those timeless reminders that helps us keep moving forward when things feel impossible. Just to clarify: The  “elephant”  represents something big — a major goal, challenge, or project that seems impossible to tack

I wanted to share that I’m feeling distracted.   Don’t worry, though—I’m working on a personal strategy to get through it and get back to the focused approach that serves me well. Still, it’s a lot to balance: staying up-to-date on the news, keeping up with the needs of family and friends, and responding to the ever-changing challenges our clients are facing. It’s not a lack of motivation—if anything, it’s the opposite. There’s so much happening, so many opportunities and cha