Wandering Into Wisdom

This blog chronicles the knowledge, insight and wisdom I encounter every day as a leadership consultant, executive coach, educator, father, friend and citizen. This site is dedicated to my father, Louis (Jack) Laughlin, who passed on to me an appreciation for wisdom. A special thanks to my friend Isaac Cheifetz, a businessman and journalist, who helped me understand the value of blogs and encouraged me to write one.

Saying Goodbye*

A friend of mine and I both lost our fathers in the last year. He recently completed his year of mourning as is customary in the Jewish tradition. I am struck by the way their customs allow time and support for mourning while clearly defining the moment that the mourning ends and life goes on.