Wisdom Ghost Stories

Episode #25 is about trust. Mistrust often swirls in the air we breath. It's everywhere. How can we trust anyone but ourself? The Dust is a chance to listen to some ghostly words of wisdom on the subject. It's a story from Mr. Baitenswitch: Ghost Stories to Keep You and Your Organization Alive. The story is written and read by J. Thomas Sparough.

Episode #24 is about honesty in the work place. Without honesty, it is very difficult to believe in the company one works for, or owns. Is there an honest exchange of ideas? Are customers getting what they paid for? Is it possible to speak truth to power? Undecided  is a chance to listen to some ghostly words of wisdom on the subject. It's a story from Mr. Baitenswitch: Ghost Stories to Keep You and Your Organization Alive. The story is written by J. Thomas Sparough and read by Geralyn Hoxsey Sparough.

Episode #23 is about preparation for public speaking. Many of us have stage fright, but what is even more common is the anxiety we experience before we even get on the stage. This can be debilitating. It can ruin our performance before we even begin. Stage Fright is a chance to listen to some ghostly words of wisdom on the subject. It's a story from Mr. Baitenswitch: Ghost Stories to Keep You and Your Organization Alive. The story is written and read by J. Thomas Sparough.

Episode #22 is about doing what we can to help make our organization, our family, or our world better. We all have challenges that can never be fully solved. Right Here shows the consequences of unmet challenges. It's a ghostly reminder that our efforts matter. It's a story from Mr. Baitenswitch: Ghost Stories to Keep You and Your Organization Alive. The story is written by J. Thomas Sparough and read by Geralyn Hoxsey Sparough.

Episode #21 is about the importance of language. The words that come out of our mouths help to shape our lives. We must be careful to speak the truth. Warmth is a ghostly reminder that words are powerful. It's a story from Mr. Baitenswitch: Ghost Stories to Keep You and Your Organization Alive. The story is written and read by J. Thomas Sparough.

Episode #20 is about compassionate communication. We all have challenges to effectively communicate with others. Hot Seat illustrates a ghostly reminder that communication is a two way street. There are consequences to not bothering to let other people know information that affects them. It's a story from Mr. Baitenswitch: Ghost Stories to Keep You and Your Organization Alive. The story is written by J. Thomas Sparough and read by Geralyn Hoxsey Sparough.

Episode #19 is about compassion and empathy. There is systemic injustice in the world and in all of our workplaces. Dead of Winter illustrates a ghostly tragedy. How do we help those who are desperate to save their families? It's a story from Mr. Baitenswitch: Ghost Stories to Keep You and Your Organization Alive. The story is written and read by J. Thomas Sparough.

Episode #18 explores the causes of our personalities. All of us are shaped by the things that have happened to us in our lives, even though sometimes we no longer remember those experiences. Habits illustrates a ghostly exploration into what makes people tick. It's a story from Mr. Baitenswitch: Ghost Stories to Keep You and Your Organization Alive. The story is written by J. Thomas Sparough and read by Geralyn Hoxsey Sparough.

Episode #17 explores peer pressure. Even those of us with the strongest willpower can become victims of negative peer pressure. Deadbeat illustrates how peer pressure can build up and take over our lives. It's a story from Mr. Baitenswitch: Ghost Stories to Keep You and Your Organization Alive. The story is written and read by J. Thomas Sparough.

Episode #16 explores communication. Without it, we would all be in the dark. Bridge illustrates how lack of communication and silo thinking can result in disaster. It's a story from Mr. Baitenswitch: Ghost Stories to Keep You and Your Organization Alive. The story is written  by J. Thomas Sparough and read by Geralyn Hoxsey Sparough.

This episode #15 some say is about resilience. Judge for yourself. Number One illustrates how our need to win can sometimes result in unhealthy—even deadly— behavior. It's a story from Mr. Baitenswitch: Ghost Stories to Keep You and Your Organization Alive. The story is written and read by J. Thomas Sparough.

This episode #14 is about the positive value of team work. Dead Wrong illustrates how difficult work can be when colleagues don't cooperate. It's a story from Mr. Baitenswitch: Ghost Stories to Keep You and Your Organization Alive. The author is J. Thomas Sparough, and story is read by Geralyn Hoxsey Sparough.

This episode #13 is about balancing home and work life. Those of us who are self motivated sometimes have trouble stopping work to live other aspects of life. Going Down illustrates how difficult it is to find that balance. It's a story from Mr. Baitenswitch: Ghost Stories to Keep You and Your Organization Alive. The author is J. Thomas Sparough, and he reads this story.

This episode #12 is about doing the right thing at the right time. It is also about learning from others, both what they did right, and what they did wrong. Into the Light illustrates how difficult it is to break the cycle of poor decisions that can happen in any business. It's a story from Mr. Baitenswitch: Ghost Stories to Keep You and Your Organization Alive. The author is J. Thomas Sparough, and the story is read by Geralyn Hoxsey Sparough.

This episode #11 is about following the rules in life and business. It is not easy to follow rules that we don't understand, or don't believe in. Stone Faced illustrates this unfortunate truth. It's a story from Mr. Baitenswitch: Ghost Stories to Keep You and Your Organization Alive. This episode is read by the author, J. Thomas Sparough.

This episode #10 is about not getting upset about the little things in life and business. Little things often have the power to drive us crazy. Some people take advantage of this fact. Cold Hearted illustrates a common way this happens. Its a story from Mr. Baitenswitch: Ghost Stories to Keep You and Your Organization Alive. The author is J. Thomas Sparough, and the story is read by Geralyn Hoxsey Sparough.

This episode #9 is about being caught up in your work. Are you truly alive if all you care about is work? Listen to this story about Brian Tombwater and see if you would like to join his firm. Working Dead is a story from Mr. Baitenswitch: Ghost Stories to Keep You and Your Organization Alive. The author, J. Thomas Sparough reads this story.

This 8th episode is about work regret. Many of us wish we could do something different than our day-to-day tasks. Bottom Line is a story from Mr. Baitenswitch: Ghost Stories to Keep You and Your Organization Alive. The author’s wife, Geralyn Sparough reads this story.

This 7th episode is about anger management. We all have buttons that other people can push. When you deal with the public, you can be assured that some strange and irritating things are coming your way. Some people can drive us crazy, especially when they are dead. This story is the title piece from Mr. Baitenswitch: Ghost stories to Keep You and Your Organization Alive. The author J. Thomas Sparough reads this story.

This 6th episode is about change and family-business dynamics. Have you ever tried to make money with another family member? Have you tried working for one of your parents, or hiring one of your children? It can be difficult, especially when one of the people is dead. The story is from Mr. Baitenswitch: Ghost stories to Keep You and Your Organization Alive. The author is J. Thomas Sparough. This episode is read by Geralyn Sparough.

This 5th episode is intense. It's about an office worker who finds herself alone in the office for the first time and has to go into the basement. The theme is about the challenges we can push through with grit! The story is from Mr. Baitenswitch: Ghost stories to Keep You and Your Organization Alive. The author is J. Thomas Sparough. This episode is read by the author.

This 4th episode concerns the topic of suicide. The story is from Mr. Baitenswitch: Ghost stories to Keep You and Your Organization Alive. The author is J. Thomas Sparough. This episode is read by Geralyn Hoxsey.

This episode concerns the topic of integrity. The story is from Mr. Baitenswitch: Ghost stories to Keep You and Your Organization Alive.

From the book, Mr. Baitenswitch, this is the second story of the collection of original ghost stories written to keep you and your organization alive. The story is fictional. It is read by the author, J. Thomas Sparough.

From the book, Mr. Baitenswitch, this is the first story of the collection of original ghost stories written to keep you and your organization alive. It is read by the author, J. Thomas Sparough.