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Dave Griffith
Jan 112 min read
Laying Down and Picking Up
I retired the first time at 60 and the second at 70. For the first time in 48 years, I could sleep in. That was 15 months ago, and I have...
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Dave Griffith
Dec 28, 20242 min read
Another Chapter
The following letter appeared in the 2022-2024 Annual Report of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University. It has been my...
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Dave Griffith
Nov 24, 20242 min read
Thanksgiving and Advent
Thursday is Thanksgiving, and Sunday is the start of Advent. Given the state of things, as in a politically and economically divided...
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Dave Griffith
Nov 2, 20242 min read
Look, Listen, Lead
When I became a manager for the first time in my career, I was 29 years old, and every one of my direct reports was older than me. I...
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Dave Griffith
Sep 29, 20242 min read
The Clarion Call
A clarion call is a strong request for something to happen. Answering such a call is often defined as one of purpose, a challenge to the...
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Dave Griffith
Sep 7, 20242 min read
Character
We all know that we are human and have flaws, hopes, and dreams for ourselves and our families, and one would expect our country and...
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Dave Griffith
Aug 14, 20242 min read
The Flag
For the record, my political affiliation. I am a fiscally conservative, socially liberal, registered Republican, and independent voter....
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Dave Griffith
Aug 5, 20242 min read
The Road Ahead
When I retired for a second time, I flunked. I started working with old friends at Delaware Valley Family Business Center. They wanted me...
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Dave Griffith
Jul 19, 20242 min read
Philosophy
It is the man (or woman) in the arena that matters. Get in the Arena. Scar tissue is the best teacher. Wear Muddy Boots. Make it safe to...
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Dave Griffith
Jul 9, 20242 min read
Scar Tissue
I have had a diverse career. Starting with IBM, ROLM, and MCI, then moving to The Modern Group, Ltd., and Episcopal Community Services....
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Dave Griffith
Jun 16, 20242 min read
Father's Day
I have been a father since November 6, 1987, with the birth of our daughter, and then on April 21, 1991, with the birth of our son. Â I am...
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Dave Griffith
Apr 29, 20242 min read
Lessons from the Beaverkill
I have been a fly fisherman for most of my life. I learned to fish in Maine on the rivers that flow north from Moosehead Lake, including...
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Dave Griffith
Mar 17, 20242 min read
Brothers
I am the youngest of three brothers, between 16 and 12 years old. So, for my entire life, they have been in my life.  That is until this...
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Dave Griffith
Mar 11, 20241 min read
A Reminder As We Elect A New President
"Leadership is hard, and it is rewarding. It is about doing the right thing, not the popular thing. It is about being confident in...
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Dave Griffith
Feb 18, 20242 min read
Clover
Clover is our third dog, first female and second Westie, although our first was a Cairn/Westie mix. She was born on April 21, 2019 and...
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Dave Griffith
Feb 4, 20242 min read
Chapters
I belong to a forum. We have met regularly for 28 years. It started because we were all members of the Philadelphia chapter of YPO and...
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Dave Griffith
Jan 15, 20246 min read
United Way of Bucks County Remarks
United Way of Bucks County Good morning. As mentioned, my name is Dave Griffith. It is an honor and privilege to be with you this...
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Dave Griffith
Dec 18, 20232 min read
Courage
For the last ten seasons of Advent, I have written a message reflecting the four candles of Advent and their symbol of hope, peace, joy,...
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Dave Griffith
Nov 25, 20237 min read
Repost from 2018.
As we enter the stewardship season I though it appropiate to publish this from a 2018 sermon I gave at our church Trinity Solebury. With...
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Dave Griffith
Nov 23, 20232 min read
Transition
I love the months of October and November. The weather becomes crisp and clear. The leaves drift from green, to red, gold and finally...
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