05/31/2026
Extending Empathy: Do I have to care or even like you? — Problem Solving Institute
At a conference recently, someone asked me a question that I noticed made the room a bit uncomfortable: "Do you actually need to care about someone to empathize with them?" My answer surprised a few people. No. At least not in the way most people mean "care." I think we'v
05/26/2026
It’s quite possible that others (and you) are carrying more uncertainty than they talk about.
Financial pressure. Loneliness. Burnout. Health concerns. Family stress. Fear about the future.
A little more patience with each other would probably go a long way right now.
What would change if you stopped expecting yourself or others to navigate hard seasons perfectly? What would happen if we asked grace to participate a bit more?
05/25/2026
While gratitude and celebration matters today, it also comes at a cost. Memorial Day isn’t just a long weekend.
It’s a day to remember people whose lives mattered and whose absence is still felt by someone somewhere, maybe even you.
If someone is on your mind or heart today, share their name. Let’s honor them. 🇺🇸❤️