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We have crossed over a magic threshold – 100 posts to my blog. Something that started as a challenge from staff to document and share thoughts and experiences has turned into something quite substantial.

As life becomes more hectic and the world more populated, the way in which we interact with each other has never been more important. Good manners can keep the strain and tension out of interactions and make all relationships easier and more enjoyable.

Think carefully before using grandiose terms like "thought leader." Let others bestow such titles on you, whether while you’re alive or when you’re dead.

My mother died and then she disappeared. The last time I saw her was when she was lying on the kitchen floor. I thought she fainted because the oven door was open and the room was very hot.

Seeing a CEO of a Fortune 100 company being protected by bodyguards prodded me to reflect on safety and freedom. We shouldn’t take either for granted.

Wanting to respond quickly to defend yourself or the company you work for when unreasonable allegations occur is a natural reaction. I have found that initially holding my tongue and more broad-based thinking and due consideration can often yield the best outcome.

Financial decisions are a personal matter, so pressure to contribute to worthy causes has no place in any staff member’s day-to-day work experience.

When I read hard data, I try to learn from it. Surprisingly, many people find new data interesting but they don’t change their ways at all.