It’s a Wonderful Day in the Neighborhood
If you haven’t yet done so, you must go to see the Mr. Rogers movie “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood.” (imdb link).
Stories and observations can reveal patterns that abstract advice misses. These reflections connect everyday moments to larger questions.
Explore Jack’s writing and original videos on reflections. Each piece offers a different starting point for reflection, from everyday choices to the direction of a life.
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What the Dying Can Teach Us About Living
For eight years, Bronnie Ware worked as a palliative care nurse in Australia. She provided compassionate care and physical, emotional, and spiritual support to people facing the end of their lives.
Wear Your Life Scars With Honor
Throughout our lives, every action we take, big or small, is like a ripple. And these actions—whether intentional or accidental—contribute to the constantly shifting currents that shape our life journey.
Embracing Gratitude: A Thanksgiving Reflection
As we approach the season of Thanksgiving, I find myself reflecting on the profound impact that gratitude has had on my life, both professionally and personally.
Humility and the Christmas Story
The third skill to master in developing your greatness is humility. Powerful people who lack humility become nothing more than egotistical bullies and self-indulgent narcissists. Their value to the world is crippled by…
Giving Thanks at Thanksgiving
Some cold and crisp wintry night put on some warm clothes, go outside, and look up at the sky. As you notice the stars, you may find yourself trying to identify the constellations, find a shooting star, or seeing if…
Wow…The Christmas Story!
It doesn’t matter what you believe about Jesus or religion, the Christmas story is pretty fantastic!
Thanksgiving and Giving Thanks
We have been talking about the insidious negative impact of drama on civility and interpersonal harmony. Many of you recently shared Thanksgiving dinner with family and friends with whom, due to Covid, you may not have…
Meet Gladys the Turtle
Most of you know me as a coach for executives and high performing teams. You may or may not know that I was the lead author of The Circle Blueprint, which brings many of the coaching principles I have learned over the…
Civility Christmas: Civility on Steroids
We’re in the thick of it now. Everyone is busy getting ready for Christmas. Holiday parties to plan and attend. Gifts to buy. Houses to decorate. Dinners to plan. So much to do. Such a rush.
▶ VideoStory of Ghandi
Watch Jack Skeen’s original video, “Story of Ghandi,” from his reflections archive.
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