by Mark Edge | Jan 25, 2024 | Emotional Health
Bert was four when his dad died of pneumonia and typhoid fever. Later, his mother died of pneumonia and typhoid fever, making Bert an orphan at ten. Bert, his brother, and his sister were sent to different relatives’ homes, permanently separating them. At age...
by Mark Edge | Jan 18, 2024 | Employee Productivity
What is wisdom? Well, connect wise with dumb, and you get wisdom. Let me explain. I am attempting to offer a memory aid to help people understand wisdom: “wise + dumb = wisdom.” I am taking advantage of the fact that many great teachers have taught that wisdom comes...
by Mark Edge | Jan 12, 2024 | Employee Productivity
Last week, I read this nugget from consultant Bobb Biehl, “As much as 80 percent of all stress is caused by indecision or lack of control.” Do you agree? I would have to look at the definitive research, but that number sounds like it would be in the ballpark. Think...
by Mark Edge | Dec 20, 2023 | Employee Productivity
I am a member of Tyler Morning Toastmasters, and I always enjoy and appreciate the speeches I hear. I heard one last week given by a college student named Brady Ryden. Brady talked about things that he had learned regarding time management. He offered several very...
by Mark Edge | Dec 13, 2023 | Employee Productivity
December is the time when people traditionally contemplate making New Year’s Resolutions. I have some thoughts on that. First, don’t make New Year’s Resolutions; make New Year’s Goals. I’m being a stickler here, but resolutions have become a topic associated with...
