He was the first. The first man I danced with as I stood on his feet and we waltzed around the room. The first man I loved. My dad. He left this earth too soon. As his time to go approached, in deep conversation, he asked, “what would you feel would be a convenient time …
Driving down a familiar road, I came up over the hill and was arrested by the sight of hundreds of flags with white crosses at the base, posted in memory of those who died in service to our country. The ultimate sacrifice for a priceless gift: freedom. The display was for Memorial Day, a day …
A recent intimidating encounter with an antagonist that was rude, loud, arrogant, mean, and aggressive taught me a fresh lesson about the need to be able to affirm your bold identity. A friend of mine who has backyard chickens was hospitalized and since I live in the country and supposedly know about these things, I …
I will remember. It’s jarring to realize that my friend who was a text away just one week ago has left the earth to be present with the Lord. Since I received the call on Wednesday that she had died, I have been without words. Only tears would come. But now, I make the shift …
What is Heart-based leadership? Heart-based leadership is a term that describes someone who is self-aware, yet motivated by a vision that is bigger than them. A heart-based leader desires to bring out the best in others, invests in building lasting relationships, shows compassion and kindness in their dealings, and leaves a trail of positivity. This …
The human race has one really effective weapon, and that is laughter.-Mark Twain As the Corona Virus scare has crossed borders and oceans and affected almost every country in the world, we’ve declared war against an invisible enemy. We see the data, take the precautions, and stock up on weapons – in this case antiseptic …
Where there is no vision, there is no hope. You can live about forty days without food, about three days without water, about eight minutes without air—but not a single second without hope. With no hope, you might still be breathing but you won’t be truly alive. One of the saddest ways to live is …
When the pressure is on, mettle is tested. Plenty of weekend warriors test their mettle through physical competitions like American Ninja Warrior, Tough Mudder, and Spartan contests. I just met someone who completed the Disney Dopey Challenge. Perhaps you haven’t viewed Dopey as a mentally tough character but it seems he has experienced some personal …
Most leaders think of themselves as strong. They are typically resourceful, hard-working problem-solvers with grit and determination. People rely on the them and they’re able to shoulder that responsibility well. There can be a sort of “super hero” mentality that develops within a leader that cultivates the unrealistic expectation that the leader is supposed to …
The ability to influence is an essential leadership skill. The dictionary defines influence as “the act or power of producing an effect without apparent exertion of force or direct exercise of command”. Effective leaders influence without being dictatorial. When a leader inspires a group of individuals to work toward the achievement of a common goal …
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