Archive - Timeless & Timely

Musically Speaking

Musical terms that have crept into our vocabulary

Mar 21

Whisky Tango Foxtrot — The Alphabet of War

History is full of small inventions that quietly shape the modern world — including the words pilots still use in the middle of war.

Mar 7

Habits of Happy and Successful People

Lessons for my children are also lessons for everyone who's seeking a sense of calm, certainty, and direction.

May 22, 2021

A Tale of Two Layoffs

Twitter vs. Stripe

Nov 4, 2022

Time Well Spent

Be careful with what you chase. You may get what you were looking for.

Jan 17, 2024

Banished Words for 2024

Jan 6, 2024

The Golden Rule in Business

It's surprising this isn't more widely used

Dec 20, 2023

Finding the right words when we’re aghast, agog, dumbstruck

Oct 1, 2025

The Real Reason to Read

Read for these three fundamental aspects of leadership.

Jun 25, 2025

Nine Powerful Things You Can Control

Aug 14, 2024

Strong Women Rule

Or ought to. The past and the present are telling us something

Jan 31, 2024

Words Words Words

The smallest change can make a big difference

Sep 25, 2021

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