Andrew Quagliata

Oct 24, 20202 min read

Not Deciding Is Deciding

One of the best things a parent can do for a child is help them develop the ability to make decisions. This sometimes involves close...

Sep 25, 20205 min read

Developing A Reading Habit

“One glance at a book and you hear the voice of another person, perhaps someone dead for 1,000 years. To read is to voyage through time.” ...

Sep 15, 20202 min read

Nothing Endures But Change

My grandfather loved to play golf. During retirement he played with his friends a couple times a week. But as he got older his game began...

Aug 19, 20204 min read

The Power of Little Victories in Driving Change

In my first full-time job after I graduated from college, I inherited an event planning process that had been in place for many years....

Aug 12, 20204 min read

Move Upstream to Prevent Problems Before They Occur

With so many issues vying for your attention, having a way to think about how you spend your time and energy is essential. I’m sharing...

Jul 29, 20204 min read

Don’t Be Fooled

On the first day of my persuasive communication course students are eager to learn how to convince others to see things their way. They...

Jul 19, 20203 min read

Lies, Lying, and Dealing With Liars

I once had an acquaintance who was really smart and fun to hang out with, but he had a really bad habit. He told elaborate lies. Research...

Jun 11, 20203 min read

The Golden Rule Is Broken

From the pegboard above the stove in my grandmother's kitchen hung utensils, a few small pots, and a metal sign that read: Do unto others...

May 28, 20203 min read

Standing in the Gap: A Counter-Intuitive Approach to Managing Tension

We experience various levels of tension every day, stemming from personal challenges, work pressures, relationship dynamics, and global...

May 11, 20206 min read

What Quality Should You Develop?

“What quality should we continue to develop as we transition from college to our careers?” This question was posed to me a couple years...

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