What do you want for Christmas?When I was young, my dad would say that all he wanted for Christmas was a smile and a few kind words.Back then, I thought that was pretty silly. I certainly wanted more than a smile and a few kind words.But o

Versus

Nov 7th, 2023 16m 49s

Thanks for Joining me.Let me share a story with you. It’s an example of what most of us have been taught about conflict resolution, working out differences, and more generally about working and living among each other.• We have been taught t

Dream Magic

Nov 2nd, 2023 15m 17s

Thanks for joining me.I am sharing a story with you that highlights both an opportunity and a trap. The opportunity is for great success and fulfillment. The trap is for failure and disappointment.If your dream, your passion requires put

3 Dose Truth

Oct 16th, 2023 9m 44s

Thanks for joining me.I have been away for a while but am glad to be back with you. While I was gone, my website has had a facelift. Check out GaryCrow.net to see how the update went.I have been thinking about what's true and how we can eve

Worse Than a Box of Chips

Sep 1st, 2023 4m 31s

This report was generated by AI. I point that out to emphasize that reducing employment inequity and discrimination is not rocket science. Obviously, the recommendations will help an infuriatingly persistent issue in many if not most organizati

No, I Don’t Want to Play Today

Aug 25th, 2023 8m 51s

Once Upon a TimeA charming café named "Tranquil Brews" welcomed patrons seeking comfort in solitude. At a corner table with a view of the cobblestone streets, Mia, Alex, and Riley gathered as they had for years. Their warm beverages offered no

American Greatness — y or n

Aug 21st, 2023 7m 37s

Thanks for joining me.We hear presidential candidates talking about the greatness of America. They seem to reflect a range of beliefs from America is great to America used to be great but is not great anymore; they will make America great to t

Alien Alert

Aug 17th, 2023 12m 22s

The Surface StoryIn a world teeming with mysteries, the possibility of extraterrestrial life has long fascinated and captivated the human imagination. Recently, a group of individuals, including both humans and two undercover aliens, gathered

Who Drives You Up the Wall?

Aug 14th, 2023 13m 24s

Thanks for joining me.I’m pretty sure that you are not driving anyone up the wall but you likely have at least one coworker who has you pulling out your hair. I have a few suggestions but no good solutions to getting other people to behave mor

The Amazing Purple Basketball

Aug 7th, 2023 9m 16s

The DiscoveryIt was a warm spring day and our playground was bustling with activity. My friends and I were running around the playground, shouting and playing at recess. Madison was chacing her friends, her pig tail braids bouncing behind her

More Than Driving Lessons

Aug 5th, 2023 16m 3s

On The Road -- FinallyIt was a balmy summer night, and after a long day of work, Cindy's dad had finally decided to give his daughter the driving lesson she had been asking for. It was so nice outside, and the sun had just started to set over

You Can’t Tell a Dog by It’s Collar

Jul 31st, 2023 14m 40s

A Gift Few Can ComprehendWho is the nicest?The story begins with Jack and Jill arguing over a young rescue Labrador that they have just adopted. They both assumed that the pup had not been named yet and it was up to them to name him.For da

Alien Cat and Mouse

Jul 26th, 2023 18m 31s

Alien DiscoveryRoger Applegate had always been a skeptic. He thought that aliens were a myth pushed by conspiracy theorists, and that anything extra terrestrial was impossible. Until one day when he was walking home from work. As he took his u

The Path to Discerning Truth: A Family Discussion

Jul 25th, 2023 21m 17s

Thanks for joining me.I am reluctantly considering the conclusion that much of what I have believed for as long as I have believed anything may represent far more hope than truth. Sure, I admit to taking it for granted that things actually

The Battle of Respect: Who Treats Who Best?

Jul 22nd, 2023 11m 19s

Thanks for joining me.I’ll bet you were expecting Gary but he asked me to share a story I was sharing with him yesterday. I hope that works for you since I think this story has a message we can all take to heart. Let me just tell you the s

Zeke’s Parenting Journey (One Size Fits All?)

Jul 21st, 2023 7m 46s

Thanks for joining me.I thought today that I would share a short story about Zeke and his way of relating to his children and then take a closer look. I think we discover that some things don’t just apply to our children. Let’s hear the st

Leading Through Change: Gus’s Journey to Success

Jul 20th, 2023 19m 42s

Chapter I: The Change at WorkGus was a forty-year-old manager in a large enterprise. He had worked at the company for twelve years and had just been promoted to manager. With the new title, however, came new responsibilities and expecta

When is Enough Enough

Jul 19th, 2023

Thanks for joining me.I usually conclude episode posts with "For now, be well, do well and do something nice for someone. He or she will appreciate it and you both will have a better day."Although this is usually true, now and then it

A Brief Friend Tutorial

Jul 17th, 2023 7m 6s

Thanks for joining me.In this episode, my associates and I are focusing on friendship. We hope the thoughts and ideas we share serve you well as you consider your friendships and whether they satisfy you along with satisfying your friends.

It’s Only Your Bad Day

Jul 15th, 2023 11m 36s

Thanks for joining me.I’m having a bad day. I know that you are likely not interested but a bad day it is. It’s time for my podcast and I don’t think I’m up to it. Can you relate?What’s your notion of a bad day?I’m not thinking here

A Brief Parent Tutorial

Jul 15th, 2023 15m 30s

Thanks for joining me.In this episode, I will be sharing some thoughts and ideas about being a successful parent. At the heart of it, Parenting, like other interpersonal responsibilities, starts with self-awareness. Yes, it is important to

5 Perspectives Worth a Look

Jul 14th, 2023 24m 17s

Thanks for joining me.My podcasting friends and I could not get together in-person so they just uploaded their clips for me to include in this episode. The downside is that I do not have text versions of their clips to share. Please enjoy the

A Brief Leadership Tutorial

Jul 14th, 2023 6m 28s

Thanks for joining me. For this episode, I have invited a few of my associates to share their perspectives on leadership.of course, I have included the leader's perspective but have also asked for input from the follower's perspective. I t

Can – Did – Confirmation Bias

Jul 13th, 2023 11m 5s

Gary:Thanks for joining me.Let’s suppose that we are screening someone for an important role. It could be anything from fixing our computer to becoming a regular date. What all do we take into consideration? Sure, there are many factors that