Author: Brian Manhart

Somehow, we live in the most “connected” time in human history…yet, it seems that loneliness keeps growing.

“Dad,” he said, “I felt like a celebrity… and it wasn’t because you gave your speech.”

Why do people do what they do?

Then one day, a staff member boldly shared, “I don’t feel like you trust us.

Their supervisor, operating with an irritated tone, doesn’t realize you can’t scare someone into doing better work.

We live in a world full of people defending their emotional security.

The short answer to my 11 year old’s question isn’t because I have an extraordinary amount of patience. It’s because I’ve learned to see the moment in front of me for what it actually is.

Just because it’s not part of the plan, maybe uncomfortable, or even a little painful, doesn’t mean it’s wrong.

Deep down, we want to know we matter…that we play a meaningful role in the world.

Truth be told, the person that’s most challenging to get meaningful time with…is my wife.