Change is challenging. It’s an undoing. For me, I seem to do mass amounts of change at once, a little at a time doesn’t register my attention. And I learn. My greatest lessons come from pain and growth is the outcome. Really, life is an undoing unless you hang on. Letting things do and undo is always occurring. When it’s not,… View Article
Communication is more art than science. And when you dissect the nuances of how we all communicate, it’s no wonder there are rough intersections, touchy moments and challenges between us. Here are four scenarios to consider: When a question is asked of a more analytical person, there is a noticeable and predictable silence that follows. Don’t fill it. Stop talking. Don’t re-ask… View Article
Time to think. It feels like a luxury, and yet, it’s where you can solve the toughest of situations. When you create space, the space reveals what you need to create. When searching for a resolution to “too many” great opportunities, clarity on what to say “no” to and what aligns with my vision for the future,… View Article
Designing your future isn’t a one-time task. It’s to be revisited as often as necessary. This can mean frequently during times of change. As our world shifts and changes with the messiness of 2021, are you taking the time to reevaluate? For us, this is the foundation of Intentional Greatness®. What does it mean to be intentionally great… View Article
I’m borrowing this from one of the wonderfully cheesy posts I’ve found over the year. I think it’s a good one. I’ve added my parenthetical comments below! Here it is: Make peace with your past … so it won’t screw up the present. (My life’s journey) What others think of you … is none of your business. (This is a personal favorite) Time heals almost everything … give it time…. View Article
Finding peace in the day. Some days, you’re ready to quit. You’ve had enough and that’s it. Sound familiar? For me, whether I’m ready or not, I’ve found several things that will “right my world” the vast majority of the time. During the summer months, we take a pontoon ride. Yup, that’s it. It only takes a lap or two around our sweet… View Article
This one needs no explaining. It is a well written summary of what it means to be an entrepreneur. If this describes you, you are my people and you make sense to me. Thank you for your grace and patience with me (us). Remember, we love to help people and solve problems…and we’re a little goofy, but… View Article
The above quote from Sargent Johnny Joey Jones is poignant and reminds me to remember to check myself. It’s easy to ask what appears to be an “innocent” or “well intended” question when it’s loaded with bias, unintentional hurt or ignorance. Learning to slow down, check in and realize that unexamined questions without the background of… View Article
Intention and attention both contribute to attaining results, but one of them will offer more likelihood of success. When the lack of results is the result, people offer up stories, reasons, excuses, justifications, and explanations to justify the lack. They also share what their intention was when they offered their commitment. That’s where it all falls apart. … View Article
Never speak badly about yourself. As I was working out, I noticed my inner voice criticizing my aging body, its flaws, and those things it can and can’t do relative to other people. It’s not an uncommon conversation. While we were exercising, the person I was working out with described her wedding dress and showed me photos. She is getting married this… View Article
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