Each February the Hyde-Bath basketball team and fans descend upon the Augusta Civic Center (ACC) […]
Malcolm GauldRule #17 – Act your way into feeling (NOT vice-versa)
The Cult of Self-esteem rests on the assumption that if kids feel good about themselves, […]
#16: Got Humility?
When I was young, humility was a tough sell. Maybe it’s because when you’re a […]
Honoring Phoebe Prince
This week I found myself on a list-serv consisting of educators and concerned citizens who […]
#15: If you stand for nothing, you’ll fall for anything.
I learned this in my hometown, Bath, Maine – The Cradle of Ships. For centuries, […]
#14: Seek to understand, but accept being misunderstood.
When you find yourself in a leadership capacity, especially if you’ve been there for a […]
Rule #13 – It’s not What, but How you say it.
If you’re trying to communicate something – and remember that you’re always communicating something! – […]
Rule #12 – Work Hard, Then Persist
Everyone’s going to tell you to work hard. But the key is to persist. When […]
Rule #11 – Take Your Job Seriously; Not Yourself
This one’s older than dirt. Maybe that’s because it’s true. Patrick Lencioni kicks off his […]
Rule #10: Get Into It.
Rule #10 – If you can’t get out of it, Get Into it Back in […]