I have a love-hate relationship with new technology. Prior to purchase, I look forward to it and the results of what it enables are seductive and motivating. If I find a deal online, it moves me to act. Whether I contemplate for a minute or a month, I am excited to be more efficient and… View Article
When you live in abundance you never lack, and you never lose. When thinking about the depth of what this means, consider all the things there are more than enough of… It’s a mindset and way of living that matters. Especially when it’s challenging. Especially when the world presents us with hard things which make… View Article
The peace of the morning is where I find my center. It’s how I begin the best of days. When I’m awake before the rest of the household, there is a stillness, a space, filled with majesty, contentment, silence and sacredness. I find gratitude, love, abundance and hope here. The beauty of the sunrise captures… View Article
If you know me at all, you know that giving back is core to all I do. I’ve always wanted to make a difference and knew at a young age that I wanted to be philanthropic when I grew up. What I didn’t realize was that it wasn’t a destination to reach; I could give… View Article
In a world that often values perfection and success above all else, it’s easy to forget that failure is an essential ingredient for growth. The truth is, you can handle more than you think, and it’s through the occasional taste of defeat that your true potential is unleashed. What if we thought of each failure… View Article
It’s hard being a beginner, especially with well-established habits. I’m beginning a new practice with time off. It’s started with this question: What would I do with today if no one knew about it? In other words, what would be my activities of choice if I had no responsibilities for other deliverables or to other… View Article
Frequently in my work with leaders and their leadership teams, I facilitate dialogues they are waiting to have. They may not always know it, but they are. The beauty of being an “outsider,” a consultant, someone paid to help them gracefully work through the tough stuff, is that you must be willing to be fired… View Article
Dan Sullivan is a great teacher. He offers a ton to entrepreneurial, lifelong learners and one of his most powerful questions is the R-Factor question (R stands for relationship – in this case, it’s helping you establish a relationship with a bigger future). Here’s the question: “if we were sitting here three years from today,… View Article
Where’s the biggest impact? (Or what’s most impactful?) It’s a small question, and when you use it to filter priorities, things clarify and simplify. Too many people are afraid to simplify, worrying they’ll forget, leave things out, mistakes will happen, or balls will drop. There is a time for detailing descriptions, however, to focus and… View Article
I often say we need to create space in order to have the space to create. Do you have the space you need? I find mental space happens naturally for me when I spend time in nature. There are fewer distractions, which gives me the opportunity to turn inward and focus on observing myself. Being… View Article