Darrell Thomsen

Statements such as "Partiality has no place in the workplace" imply that people inherently possess biases. Partiality is a natural aspect...

"I would never work for that individual again, regardless of the pay!" This sentiment is one I've encountered numerous times while...

In his 19th century novella, “The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde,” Robert Louis Stevenson writes of the dichotomy of the human...

I have done more death notifications than any one person should have to do in a lifetime. Sadly, and in a few brief seconds with very few...

Great leaders always test  their organization’s trust environment by developing T rust, E nvironment, S ustainment, T echniques and...

“So, what do you consider to be the one universal goal for every leader, at any level, and in any environment of leadership?” I ask...

The expressions "He’s got game" or "She’s got game" are highly regarded in the realm of sports, irrespective of the specific sport being...

A wise man by the name of Solomon spoke this morsel of wisdom, “…catch the little foxes before they ruin the blossoming vines.” Solomon...

Euphemisms! What a challenging concept. My child once asked me what they were, but how he asked drew an internal laughter lasting to this...

At its grass roots level, “motivated perception” can be captured in six simple words, “as I see, so say I.” Without getting into too much...

The origins of April Fool’s Day are ambiguous at best, but even today its reality and effects are as sure as the ocean tides. When April...

As we transition past the Ides of March and approach the end of the month, one is reminded of Julius Caesar who disregarded the...

March is one of my favorite times of the year due to my great appreciation for basketball. This affinity is understandable as my father...

St. Patrick is esteemed for his remarkable resilience and transformative leadership. His life journey was marked by significant...

One of the earliest “Thomsenisms” I penned was this, “Secret wounds with silent cries can light the fuse for your demise.” This little...

At the age of fourteen, I remodeled houses to gain experience and earn an income. My mother and father were recently divorced and I, who...

Several years ago, back when I was a young man full of venom and vigor, I grew up being moved from one place to the another. I never...

“Leaders with HEART, win the hearts of the people they lead…,” said one of my colleagues over a cup of morning coffee after reading it on...

If you are not aware, the higher you advance up the leadership chain, people talk more about you rather than to you. This happens with...

I am not a plumber, but let something affect the plumbing flow in my house, and I can become one quick, fast, and in a hurry as the...