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To me, various social problems can be reduced to a simple common denominator: An appropriate social distribution of power. It all comes down to authority roles looking out for their own personal interests rather than acting from the interests over… Continue Reading →
One of the things I’m for which I’m always advocating is the idea of understanding triggers. The method that I teach to understand those triggers is reflective writing. So, I think I need to practice my own teaching. Yesterday, the… Continue Reading →
I’ve built my life believing that this is a fair and just world. I’ve heard it said, literally thousands of times, that life isn’t fair; but I’ve never wanted to believe that statement. Today, my foundation has been cracked and… Continue Reading →
Almost nothing in this life irritates me more than when information technology (IT) personnel misuse their power. See, IT has its own language that scares non-IT people. I’ve always likened it to the old world when priests were necessary mediators… Continue Reading →
I sit in meetings, all the time, where the topic focuses on making changes. Whether the meeting is about the requirements needed for building a software application or developing a treatment plan, the basic question is always the same: How… Continue Reading →
I wanted to share the model for leadership that use in every context that I lead. This model requires two (2) things: 1) that a person becomes “situated” within his or her role; and, 2) Roles within any context know… Continue Reading →
I wanted to share some praise I’ve received for Journey to Aztlan. As a writer, it’s quite fulfilling to receive these types of comments. If you haven’t read it yet, do yourself a favor and read Journey to Aztlan. It… Continue Reading →
The other night, I got the type of call that reminds me that we are all part of the struggle against addiction. It went something like this: “Primo, I need help.” No hello, no how you doin’. But, then again,… Continue Reading →
The cartoon dude holding his sign is my alter ego. His name is Sam and I’ve been drawing him since I was a kid. Today, his sign is telling me to “empty my cup.” And, really, it’s sound advice. He… Continue Reading →
I wanted to provide a graphical depiction of “SMART: goals because goals, whether in subtance abuse treatment or just in life, are critical components of becoming successful at anything. As a reminder SMART goals are: Specific Measurable: There should be… Continue Reading →
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