In this fast-paced world, where everyone is constantly on the move, we have become accustomed to functioning in a 24/7 environment. The demand for speed is pervasive—we desire everything instantly. Meaningful conversations have become a rarity as many now prefer communicating through text messages. Face-to-face interactions, when unavoidable, are often dominated by small talk. I … Continue reading Are You Listening?
Author: Edward Ortiz
Rockin’ Thursday
Sheila Murrey from the "Integrating the Spirals" blog got me all pumped up with her post today, "February 1st – What’s bubbling up today" and her "My super-duper all-time favorite songs playlist! So, I want to share one of my favorite songs. Heart - “Barracuda” (1977) https://youtu.be/PeMvMNpvB5M?feature=shared Happy Thursday!
EL Morro or Fort Brooke
History is one of those subjects in high school where most students don't care much about; I, for one, was one of those students. My favorite subjects were math and science, which was one of the reasons why I studied Chemistry in college. However, my perspective on history took a dramatic turn back in 1999 … Continue reading EL Morro or Fort Brooke
Ethics
Over the weekend, I read an article about the latest ethics ratings among professionals in the United States. Gallup conducted a poll in December 2023, asking approximately 800 participants to rate ethics among 23 professions.1 The poll found that Nurses scored the highest, with veterinarians, engineers, dentists, and medical doctors completing the top 5 list. … Continue reading Ethics
Young Love
I’m not a poet, but I like poems. I have a poetry book that I've kept over the years, and I treasure it very much. It was given to me on 16 March 2002 by a great man. Even though he is no longer with us, his words and love still touch our spirits years … Continue reading Young Love
In Today’s Political Environment, Let’s Not Forget the Past
By now, most of you know that I’m all about leadership and history. I’m also a news junkie. Leadership, history, and politics are all connected, so everything I read, see, or hear goes through that filter. Politics everywhere is messy, but in the U.S. since the 2016 elections, it seems to me that things are … Continue reading In Today’s Political Environment, Let’s Not Forget the Past
About Me – Challenge
On January 17, 2024, Wynne Leon addressed her "About Me" section in her blog “Surprised by Joy", originally published in 2022. Being new to blogging and having joined WordPress in September 2023, I hadn't read her initial post. In her blog, she discussed the importance of refining this section to connect people with our work … Continue reading About Me – Challenge
Leadership
I don’t usually respond to prompts, but today's one is about leadership, so I can’t resist. The prompt for today asks, 'What makes a good leader?' I’m going to write a couple of textbook definitions and then add my own comments about what good leadership looks like. The U.S. Army defines leadership as, “the activity … Continue reading Leadership
Simplicity
“Simple living is not trouble free. Simplicity offers no permanent protection against adversity, but it will help you to deal with ill fortune more calmly and sensibly, while giving you the foresight to head off unnecessary setbacks. By establishing reasonable expectations and responsible habits you will no longer be a ready candidate for victimization. You … Continue reading Simplicity
Book Review: There is Nothing For You Here
“Since this book was first published in October 2021, I have had chance to speak to and meet directly with tens of thousands of people to discuss how increasing access to opportunity can unlock the potential of millions from the American Midwest to the North East of England.” These are the opening words of the … Continue reading Book Review: There is Nothing For You Here
Thoughts about leadership, history, and more 