This past Sunday my son, Benjamin Paul Batz, graduated from Gustavus Adolphus College. What joy! Ben is our first child…our first to earn the gold coin and pass “Go.” Just … Continue reading →

As I watched the sun rise through the Hard Red Maple tree in our front yard this morning, my thoughts were on gratitude for my work.  One of the greatest … Continue reading →

Just as every big business starts as a small business, every senior corporate executive started small. And somewhere along the way, the young person with a small job sees a … Continue reading →

Ever since tribes gathered around campfires to celebrate the hunt or harvest, people have been honoring their peers.  We love to celebrate what’s good about the journey. May is Honors … Continue reading →

The pinnacle moment in the Broadway musical Showboat is the singing of these famous lyrics: Old Man River, he just keeps rolling along. Two weeks ago, I spent some time … Continue reading →