I will always remember September 11, 2001. I will always remember receiving the call from my wife that morning, saying that a plane had hit the towers. I will always remember driving home, trying to grasp the enormity of the tragedy. I will always remember the anguish as worried about our son, Adam, who was a reporter for Reuters in Time Square and often reported from the trade center. I will always remember the relief when we finally heard from …
When U of M running star, Vince Smith, started his nonprofit, Team Gardens (www.teamgardens.org), he not only put “team” in the name, but also partnered with marketing pro, Sonya Sutherland, and several NFL friends from his home town, Pahokee, Florida. We shouldn’t be surprised at this. Even Jim Harbaugh cannot beat “Ohio” alone. One of the myths that people often hold dear is that they are solely responsible for their own success. But today, there is more and more acceptance …
From my perspective as a psychologist working with families for over 40 years, I believe today’s young couples face more complex challenges than in any previous generation. Here are some of the factors which make it so difficult for young couples today. Raising children is even more costly, especially at the preschool level. More often than not, both adult members of the family have to manage careers. Dual career income is usually required to be able to make ends meet. While …
Last week I asked my readers of this blog to share some one-line suggestions for increasing one’s self awareness. My purpose is to get ideas of prompts to include in a journal on self-awareness. The journal will be used in conjunction with my book, Self-Aware: A Guide for Success in Work and Life, in my class at the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan. Since there were so many great ideas suggested, and today’s post I’d like …
I’m in the process of writing a 13-week journal/diary for my class in the fall for seniors at The Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan. Its focus is on self development and interpersonal relationships. Forty-five students will use the journal during the 13-week course in conjunction with my book, Self-Aware: A Guide for Success in Work and Life. My plan is to include one suggestion per day to help the students develop a better sense of …
I am currently writing a Self-Aware Journal/Daily Planner. I am asking for your help. As a thank you for giving me feedback on this project, I will send you a copy when it is completed. {I am writing this Dr. Rob post in the goal-setting format I have used for 50 years.} What is my goal: My short-term goal for this month is to create a daily journal for my students and coaching clients. By when? I intend to have …