I’ve put a lot of hard miles on these knees, playing basketball and club soccer, competing in the Senior Olympics, and hiking trails across the world the past 69 years. But the pain got to be too much. When I re-imagined my best possible future last year, I saw
It’s Almost Thanksgiving—Is Your “Receiver” Broken?
Giving is one thing. Receiving is another. Would it surprise you to learn that the best gift you can give this Thanksgiving is being a gracious receiver? Opening your heart to the full measure of someone’s love, affection, appreciation, and gratitude seems like a simple
What Is Courageous Living, Really?
Is the fish always the last to discover the ocean? And is the 69-year-old author who writes about courageous living the last to discover courage in his own life? Perhaps so. You see, having played soccer in high school and all the way up to
Hanging in The Balance: American Courage, Will, and Moral Leadership
We’re at the doorstep of a breakthrough in America. Given the sense of outrage and the re-traumatization of millions of women in our country over the past several weeks, and the fear that the FBI’s investigation of, as well as the Senate vote on, Brett
Supporting Someone Who is Grieving a Loss? Here are a few “Do’s and Don’ts” to guide you
Supporting Someone Who is Grieving – A Few Do’s and Don’ts for Family, Friends & Co-workers DO’S Express your condolences. A simple, sincere “I’m so sorry for your loss,” a soft hand on their shoulder and/or a caring hug are usually perfect. Be
Ken’s Speech for the San Diego 9/11 Stair Climb Memorial
KEYNOTE ADDRESS Thank you for inviting me to be a part of this great event honoring those Firefighters and First Responders who have given their lives, and today give their service to all of us. As one who has been called upon after some of
Learning Not to Take Things So Personally
Many of us spend a good part of our lives learning how to stand up for ourselves. The willingness and ability to say how we feel and what we need is not only essential to our survival, it can lead to greater understanding, intimacy, and
“A Teachable Moment in our Country”
Ken appeared on KUSI News this morning to discuss the impact of John McCain’s memorial service – describing it as “a teachable moment in our country”. Click to view the segment. Have a safe and happy Labor Day weekend!
A LIFE WELL LIVED, A NATION WELL SERVED, AND PEOPLE BROUGHT TOGETHER IN UNITY
What John McCain achieved in the days since his passing is something few of our leaders have been able to achieve during their lives. His brilliantly choreographed memorial services in Arizona and Washington brought together disparate elements of our government — and lifted our nation up
When the “Very Best of Hands” Turns Out to Be the Press
When I was a small, impressionable boy, my mother, a New York theater lover, took me to see Li’l Abner, one of Broadway’s best-loved musicals. Written by Gene de Paul and Johnny Mercer in 1956, the tongue-in-cheek song I most remember was “The Country’s in
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