by Michael Devers | May 11, 2020 | History, Lessons Learned
People around the world are leaving their homes again, going back to work, and slowly transitioning to seeing human faces beyond the handful they’ve been staring at for the past few months. The optimist in me hopes the extended stay in isolation most have endured has...
by Michael Devers | May 4, 2020 | Crisis Prevention, Lessons Learned
“Even when you have an organization brimming with talent, victory is not always under your control. There is no guarantee, no ultimate formula for success. It all comes down to intelligently and relentlessly seeking solutions that will increase your chance of...
by Michael Devers | Apr 6, 2020 | Lessons Learned, Perspective
“The single biggest problem with communication is the illusion that it has taken place.” ~ George Bernard Shaw Earlier this year before the world pressed pause, I took advantage of an opportunity to visit the Field Museum in Chicago with my family. As we...
by Michael Devers | Mar 30, 2020 | Crisis Prevention, Perspective
A year ago, I wrote a short post titled, “Go Have a Look.” In light of all that has taken place over the last 30 days, it seems to carry a different relevance now and I wanted to share it with you again: When you come in out of the rain, you don’t stay inside forever....
by Michael Devers | Feb 25, 2020 | Happiness, Perseverance
Some good friends of mine recently contracted a case of puppy fever. For which, apparently, there is only one cure. They sent my wife and I this video a couple of days ago. It reminded me of a basic instinct we all share – human and puppy alike. We all feel a little...
