Articles written by Teri Goudie


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  • True hospitality goes both ways

    Teri Goudie|Updated Jun 30, 2021

    We often find our best selves during our toughest moments. Unfortunately, that simple truth seems to be going the wrong way. Consider a recent morning in Hinsdale. A woman finishes her workout and gleefully punches in an order for a tall Starbucks on the iPhone tucked into her Lululemon pants. She jumps in her SUV to pick up her mobile order, which looks to be ready in three minutes. However, her mood collapses when she walks into the store and realizes the order is not...

  • CEOs can learn from kids in handling COVID-19

    Teri Goudie|Updated Apr 1, 2020

    We were all a child once and now perhaps it is time to act like a child again. That sage advice is not a unique thought. It originates from Mr. Fred Rogers, the same television personality who once advised us to look for the helpers in times of crisis. When you look for the helpers, you find hope. When you think, and act like a child, you find healing. It is interesting that during this time like no other there are three simple things making a difference: open minds,...

  • The many angles of the human heart

    Teri Goudie|Updated Feb 26, 2020

    The human heart has many surprising angles. Some we can see and some we just have to feel. There are the angles of the stories told during February. Think about Valentine’s Day, the Hallmark Channel and Go Red for Women. There are the many angles that make up the anatomy of the heart. Ventricles, valves and veins all working together in vibrant harmony. Finally, there are the angles of love. Expansive when we are attracted to someone and gentle when we need forgiveness. The a...