Team Adventure on Izta (E.3 of The Story Behind the Story)]

https://videopress.com/v/lR8jnidx?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true A Team Adventure on Izta In May 2011, Terry and I gathered seven colleagues from our Mexico office - an accountant, a graphic designer, programmers, HR staff, and our operations director. It was the perfect day for an adventure that would blend leadership development with mountain climbing. After a delightful drive through pine-scented mountain... Continue Reading →

June 16, 2025 2

Father and Son: Triumph and Terror on Izta (E.2)

https://videopress.com/v/2wSE76Ra?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&posterUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fvideos.files.wordpress.com%2F2wSE76Ra%2Fsummit-within-story-e2-orignal_mp4_std.original.jpg&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true Episode 2 of the Story Behind the Story My second ascent of Izta volcano would be different - this time, my son and I were hiking companions. At 13,000 feet basecamp, every breath reminded us we were in the mountain's domain. We spent the afternoon acclimatizing, exploring rugged terrain and climbing foothills. Into the... Continue Reading →

June 10, 2025 5

How to Say Goodbye

Goodbyes fill much of our life. Being part of an international organization and global community, our family has had to say goodbye to many friends. On the other hand, relationships are what make life rich. Isn't it much better to have loved, though that meant saying hard goodbyes, than to never have had those close friendships? We... Continue Reading →

September 13, 2012 1

The 5 Love Languages

Each of us has a love language. Gary Chapman has over 30 years of helping and healing marriages. The principles of love languages work for any relationship. Since 1992, his book has sold over 5 million copies and been translated into 40 languages. Here is an excerpt from his site on The 5 Love Languages® with... Continue Reading →