Most people will ignore facts that are contrary to their beliefs and will seek out, interpret, and focus on facts that confirm their preconceptions. It's called confirmation bias and it should scare us.

When co-workers share a meal it helps build camaraderie, fosters deeper work relationships and boosts productivity. It can be a way to share goals or brainstorm solutions to challenges with others who bring different perspectives.

Healthy, productive organizational cultures don't just happen. They need to be cultivated. Unfortunately, many organizations identify a few core values they think are good and then "plant" them, hoping they'll take root. This never works.

Integrity strengthens relationships in teams, with vendors, and customers. When integrity is absent, there is a lack of trust and teamwork implodes.

Compensation systems are designed to attract, retain, and motivate employees, but many plans miss the mark because companies fail to recognize that mission is more important than money.

Be more forgiving because every relationship, whether it be between family members, neighbors, co-workers, or friends, is strengthened by forgiveness and weakened by unforgiveness.

Each of us is a critic but telling someone they've done something wrong is not the same thing as achieving the desired result, which usually means the person improves their behavior.

When choosing between what is easy, what is popular and what is right. Choose what is right.

How you deal with praise or criticism, whether deserved or undeserved, defines your character. Your character defines how you will exercise your God-given authority.

Attitudes impact behaviors which impact results. Whether positive or negative, attitudes are developed and when tested, will affect your results. So why not invest in developing positive attitudes?