by Dr. John Townsend | Feb 8, 2020 | Boundaries, Communicating, Emotions, Growth, Leadership, Planning
It is just hard, hard, hard to be patient. It’s so easy to be frustrated and even jump the gun on situations that involve time, and ending up making poor decisions. But learning to be competent in the skill of patience is a secret that people who accomplish great...
by Dr. John Townsend | Feb 1, 2020 | Boundaries, Communicating, Growth, Planning
Have you ever had a task you felt you just had to finish or it would drive you crazy, and you ended up being late to a meeting as a result? It could be finishing a report, making a brief phone call that’s been on your to-do list for awhile, or cleaning up...
by Dr. John Townsend | Dec 20, 2019 | Boundaries, Current Events, Family, Growth, Planning
Christmas is a wonderful holiday, with family, friends, faith and great times all rolled up together. But it’s more likely than not that you are feeling pressured to get it all done, whatever you have determined “it all” is. You may also remember last Christmas, when...
by Dr. John Townsend | Nov 1, 2019 | Communicating, Education, Growth, Mentoring, Planning
We all know the importance of brain health. The research is so strong about how much better our lives are if our brain is doing well. For example, Harvard Health Publishing suggests the following habits to follow: Get mental stimulationGet physical exerciseImprove...
by Dr. John Townsend | Sep 4, 2019 | Education, Growth, Leadership, Planning, Uncategorized
My wife Barbi and I recently returned from a combination trip of attending a close friend’s destination wedding, plus vacationing, both in the beautiful state of Maine. We stayed in the downtown area of the seaport village of Belfast. Across the street from us was a...
by Dr. John Townsend | Aug 19, 2019 | Communicating, Leadership, Planning
Life, job and just about anything work better when we’re on teams. There is an enormous amount of research on the power of great teamwork. Whether it be an executive group, a sales and marketing team, or a team of parents coordinating for a kids’ soccer league, teams...
