by David Brown | Feb 29, 2024 | Insight, Journal, Leadership, Thoughts |
As a co-founder and director of a non-profit, I have spent much time outdoors. Thinking, observing, and learning from our world have satisfied me exceptionally. Regarding being an effective leader, manager, or designated person in charge, nature has been my most...
by David Brown | Feb 22, 2024 | Insight, Journal, Personal Growth |
In the words of the great philosopher John Stuart Mill, “The source of everything respectable in man either as an intellectual or as a moral being [is] that his errors are corrigible. He is capable of rectifying his mistakes by discussion and experience.”...
by David Brown | Feb 15, 2024 | Insight, Journal, Writing |
One day, amid my usual tech-filled routine, I decided to do something different. I picked up a pen, pulled a piece of paper, and started writing a letter. Not just any letter, a letter of gratitude. A letter that acknowledged someone’s hard work, their kindness,...
by David Brown | Feb 6, 2024 | Insight, Personal Growth |
In human interaction, polite conversation is a linchpin around which relationships revolve and new connections are forged. It is an art form that requires a delicate balance of intellectual curiosity, empathy, and respect. Yet, as we traverse the labyrinth of human...
by David Brown | Feb 1, 2024 | Insight, Journal, Thoughts, Writing |
Recently, a podcast from the Wall Street Journal uncovered a growing discourse between friends, family, coworkers, neighbors, and anyone else you can imagine in your social circle. The culprit wasn’t the usual suspects, such as politics, religion, or sports...
by David Brown | Jan 25, 2024 | Insight, Leadership, Thoughts |
There is an age-old saying that talent alone can win you games, but it takes teamwork and intelligence to clinch championships. It’s a timeless quote from basketball legend Michael Jordan. What does this mean, and why should we care? Talent is like that shiny...