A “lingua franca” is a means of communication that is used when participants in trade or other activities speak different languages. A lingua franca is a bridge that allows the participants to understand one another and conduct the business at hand. For example, English is the lingua franca of aviation. Without the ability to communicate and understand each other, there would be far more flight … [Read more...]
Suicide Prevention Month, Our Everyday Opportunity
When Pandora’s box was opened, the troubles of the world were released, and our profession works to heal the effects of those societal ills. Distress in our profession is no secret. It affects our clients and parties, and it affects us. As we reach the end of Suicide Prevention Month, we don’t need a reminder that this is an issue of concern every day of the year. LCL recently partnered with … [Read more...]
A Wintery Homestretch
Groundhog Day is over; we're looking forward to six (or more) weeks of winter. While the Groundhog says we have six more weeks of winter, we each choose how we think about that prospect. For some, this brings a mix of enthusiasm for outdoor winter activities and the hidden joy of complaining about the weather. Many may marvel at the beauty found in a Minnesota winter. The intense sunshine of … [Read more...]