by Damian Gerke | Dec 29, 2016 | Self-Care
“Where in the world did 2016 go?” I’ve heard it so many times in recent weeks I’ve lost count. It feels like we’re in some cosmic singularity, time warp … thing. But that’s just how it feels. Of course, it’s not a matter...
by Damian Gerke | Dec 22, 2016 | Celebrate
One of the things life has shown me is that being grateful for what we have brings a far more lasting impact than being jealous or bitter for what we don’t have. As I think back on 2016, So many things come to mind to be grateful for: The opportunity to work at...
by Damian Gerke | Dec 15, 2016 | Communication
Not long ago I had a frightening experience on my drive home from work. I was in the left of three lanes on I-4 east of Tampa. As is typical for rush-hour interstate traffic, all the lanes were full and drivers were enduring the 80 mile-per-hour caravan home. Suddenly...
by Damian Gerke | Dec 8, 2016 | Influence
A friend of mine recounted a recent conversation with two of her daughter’s band coaches. The band was preparing for a national competition, and the routines were not going well. She walked up as the two leaders were having a charged conversation about the...
by Damian Gerke | Dec 1, 2016 | Reflection
There’s one thing I encounter every time I move: I have more books than space to put them. I like to read, and the books on my shelf are sort of touchstones/memorials for me. Like family pictures on the wall, they remind me where I’ve come from and what...
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