Monthly Archives: April 2016

Helpful Reads on Listening and Rest

Posted on April 25, 2016 by Scott Shaum

Here are two titles I am finding of interest that provide some thoughtful insight. The Listening Life: Embracing Attentiveness in a World of Distractions by Adam S. McHugh My initial approach to this book was a bit guarded: how much would … Continue reading →

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Personal Retreat

Posted on April 18, 2016 by Scott Shaum

Retreating I regularly have the honor at speaking at all sorts of gatherings. Some of those gatherings are retreats. Retreats are places where we go to, you know, retreat. We deliberately flee the “normal” life so that we can engage parts … Continue reading →

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Email Principles to Relate By

Posted on April 11, 2016 by Scott Shaum

“I owe you an apology.” Thus began my conversation with a colleague earlier this week. In a single email I had obliterated my three rules of when NOT to write an email. I really blew it. Efficiency is NOT the Greatest Value … Continue reading →

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