There’s a longing in each one of us to make a difference. To leave our mark. Our unique legacy is tied to our gifts. The things we must express, at the risk of going nuts if they’re suppressed. Your life is a song. It’s time to sing out loud and sing out strong. It’s time. …
Recently, I traded days filled with computers, training, social media and webinars for toys, diapers, naptime shenanigans and the focus demanded by 2 very small children. I’ll admit, the first day was frenetic and I wondered if I would still be sane at the end of the week. It’s been quite a few years since …
Learned Rhythms – Finding the Beat of a New Task Read More »
There’s an important connection between trust and happiness. Regardless of how many times we are lied to or are disappointed by others, there’s something in us that wants to trust again. Trust forms when people in a relationship have confidence that the other person will look out for their best interests and be honest. Author …
What’s the single most important word in Leadership? There are a lot of good words. Courage, confidence, vision, loyalty, humility, passion, intelligence, character. But if everything rises and falls on leadership, what one ingredient, if missing, would cause a leader to fail? The dictionary has an entry, but words can’t define it. It’s only real …
Memorial Day had its beginning in May of 1868, just three years after the Civil War ended, as a time for the nation to decorate the graves of those who died in battle and remember. Today, it evokes all kinds of thoughts and emotions for people. Remembering those who have gone before inspires me to …
The law of sowing and reaping is right in there with the law of gravity when it comes to immutable laws. If you want an abundant harvest, you’d better plant liberally. It’s easy to be enthusiastic when the seeds go in, but what about when it’s time to get out the hoe? Admittedly, if we’re really …
I read so many books that if I reviewed each of them, that might be all I’d be blogging about. I just finished 166 Days by Jennifer Clark and you’re going to want to read it too. After hearing Jennifer speak and deliver a compelling message, I knew I wanted to read her book. I …
As we wind up the first quarter of the year, it’s a logical time to do a progress check. You might have been tempted to stop reading this, especially if you’re uncomfortable with the question, “How healthy are the indicators in all the areas that matter to you most?” Admittedly, as soon as I purposed …
Spring Fever or Something More Serious? Symptoms of Lost Motivation Read More »
Out of gas. Stuck. Frustrated. Burned out. You know where you were headed and when you were supposed to be there, but now you’re delayed. Not to mention embarrassed – on a number of levels. How are you going to respond? First of all, responding is the key word. Reacting is a knee jerk action …
When a bird starts his day, does he listen first for the sound of other birds before he starts to sing? Does the ladybird compare the sound of her tweets to the others of her species and rate herself? Does the little bird decide to stay silent, thinking, “What difference could my sound possibly make …