Michael Norton

There is a fantastic quote by Seth Godin that I was reminded of recently: “Don’t be different just to be different. Be different to be better.” That quote came to mind during a conversation about...

Union leaders say staffing levels and patient safety remain major concerns. — Citing months of unsuccessful contract negotiations, more than 1,200 registered nurses at UMass Memorial Medical Center's University Campus in Worcester voted overwhelmingly Wednesday to authorize a 14-day strike.

Our family has a tradition at the dinner table that has become one of my favorite parts of the day. Someone throws out a random question, and everyone around the table gets a chance to answer. There are no right or wrong responses, just a lot of laughter, good conversation and the occasional surprise.

Few topics have received more attention over the years than gratitude. Books have been written about it, studies have measured it, and social media is filled with gratitude challenges encouraging us to write down three things each day for which we are thankful. Many people have faithfully done exactly that for years.

In the profession of arms, our primary focus is perpetually drawn toward the future. We train rigorously for the next operational environment, integrate emerging technologies and continuously adapt to anticipate

Have you ever been in a meeting with someone who commands the room, not because they are the loudest person there, but because of their presence? Their words are measured. Their tone is calm. They speak less, yet somehow say more. Their posture is confident but inviting, never intimidating. When the meeting ends, you leave feeling encouraged, energized and maybe even a little wiser.

The House and Senate may be aligning on another piece of legislation opening up alcohol laws.

For some people, fear isn't simply feeling nervous before a presentation or anxious about making a difficult decision. It can be overwhelming, deeply personal and even debilitating. Anxiety disorders, traumatic experiences and phobias affect millions of people every day. Those struggles deserve our compassion, never our judgment.

Time is a funny thing. Depending on the day, we either celebrate it or blame it.

Last week's column focused on changing the way we think about fear. One of the biggest fears many of us carry is the fear of failure. And let's be honest, failure can feel awful when we're living through it. But just as we need a healthier mindset about fear, we also need one about failure.