Welp, it's Christmas time and you know what that means...it's Mariah Carey's All I Want For Christmas Is You season. There seems to be no evading this cheerful Christmas song. Since it's debut in 1994, it has been a hit. As patrons walk into stores, as drivers passed one another, as people enter office buildings, as dogs walk through the park...you hear those chimes and know Mariah's voice is soon to follow. Though the melody, the rhythm, the voice, and originality are all amazing, have you really considered the lyrics. On this episode, we break down the truth of the matter with regards to the words of this #1 holiday hit. In the end, we find the lyrics may ring true for some while it doesn't for others. #alliwantforchristmasisyou #holidays #Christmas

Policies are guidelines for making decisions. They create standards for maintaining a fair and just system/organization. BUT, sometimes, what's in black and white can be illogical to a particular situation. When faced with a circumstance where policy goes against reason, do you maintain the policy in those situations ? OR Adjust the policy to the situation in a reasonable manner? #policyoverreason #reasonoverpolicy #itiswhatitis

Here's behind the scenes/bloopers from beginning episodes of the Sip n' Share (SNS) podcast.

I do not own rights to this music The Right Time (2005 Remaster) byRay Charles.

Ever sat down with your popcorn and drink ready to watch a movie with your friend/family member only to look around to find the other person sleep. And the first thing they say is, "I'm not sleep." Why do we keep up the facade of not being sleep? Why do we deny versus admitting the truth? We have this tough conversation today to attempt to aid our future movie nights and to help yours as well. #imnotsleep

Have you ever had a conversation where someone asks your name, followed by are you married, then do you have kids, if so how many...and finally, what do you do? These days, it seems when meeting someone new the conversation is akin to an interview. And while some are okay highlighting what they do others may find themselves, at some point, thinking I am more than these things. On this episode, we share our views on getting to know people for who they are vs what they do.

How long should a birthday be celebrated? How do you decide what gift to give the birthday person? What birthday posts should you respond to or create? How long should you keep birthday cards or should you keep them at all? Join us for this hilarious discussion of all things birthday. And be sure to comment to let us know what you think. #goshawtyitsyourbirthday #happybirthdaytoya

It would be great if magic wasn't reserved for a show where someone pulls a rabbit out of a hat. This episode we share our magic wand wishes...some selfish, some not so much :)There is so much in our lives that we'd like to alter; for instance, world hunger...war...poverty...lifestyles, and those are only the tip of the iceberg. The possibilities are endless when it comes to modifying the past, changing the present, or creating for the future. If you were given a magic wand, would would you change?

On this episode, we play a game of This or That for married couples. Each of us take turns answering questions and providing our reason behind our choices. This game is a fun way to learn things about each other. There are versions of This or That that can be played among friends, families, coworkers, between students and teachers, etc. If you'd like a version of This or That, simply google for a template.

Whether it's someone tapping on a table or smacking while eating, we all have those little things that are big annoyances. Pet peeves not only cause irritation but can also result in a negative body reactions or attitudes. Bottomline, everyone's tolerance of certain things are different. And, things that may calm one person may irritate someone else. On this episode, we share some of our pet peeves, and the ways we respect each other to prevent annoyances.

Whether you are in a leadership role at work or home, if you find yourself having to say you're it....then, are you truly it? We discuss the cons of projecting power, and the pros of being a leader who recognizes the value of building up others to create a productive, inviting work community.

Key Words: leadership, supervisor, manager, in charge, authoritative, transformational, community, organizational culture, compassion, work ethic, principles, visibility, power