Let's create a supply chain of gratitude

Let's create a supply chain of gratitude

“If we magnified blessings as much as we magnify disappointments, we would all be much happier.” —John Wooden A recent story on LinkedIn talks about a math teacher who wrote the following on her chalkboard: When she turned to her class, the kids were snickering. She...
Thank you to our EMJ military veterans

Thank you to our EMJ military veterans

Today, EMJ honors U.S. military veterans across the nation. Thank you for your incredible service and sacrifice for our country. We are especially proud of the 25 active and retired members of the military employed by the EMJ family of companies. Your service to our...
Remaining Human in 2019

Remaining Human in 2019

In college, I gave a speech about remaining human after graduation. I really wish I had saved a copy to see if my 2019 self would agree or possibly challenge some of my conventional wisdom at that time. If I were to take a stab at what the crux of my message was it...
Values: Know them. Say them. Live them.

Values: Know them. Say them. Live them.

At a recent luncheon, a retired Lieutenant General asked the audience, “What are your values?” Everyone sat silently for a moment or two letting that question sink in. No one dared to shout out an answer—either out of intimidation or maybe because we don’t really...