The Perfect Father’s Day Gift

June 13, 2013 Joey Cope 0

Through the years, men have made great deposits in the emotional banks of their families by pretending to really like what their daughters and sons give them for Father’s Day. “A tie! How thoughtful!” “A magnetic screwdriver! And it’s even a different color from last year’s!” And people around us [read more]

Leader? Be Different!

June 11, 2013 Joey Cope 0

You’ve been there. Things are going well for you and those around you. Then suddenly, problems arise. And true leaders step forward. She’s not always the one with the clearest voice. He’s not the person you’d picture on the bubble gum trading card. But, in the moment, they are clearly leaders. The [read more]

Living Large on Campus

June 6, 2013 Joey Cope 6

When I was in college, I never once slept in a dorm room. For the first couple of years, I chose to stay at home. After all, the house was just a block from campus, I didn’t have to have a roommate, and, most importantly, I didn’t have to eat [read more]

Your First Choice

June 4, 2013 Joey Cope 0

Difficult moments abound. Dozens of times a day, you are confronted with those difficult moments. Angry words rain down on you. The assignment on your computer, the one that’s due in two hours, suddenly disappears from your screen. Your co-worker fails to deliver her part of the project. A friend [read more]