I was in a room with people just like me recently. We were asked to describe ourselves and the facilitator captured our comments as we ideated. She worked to buff and polish our language and made it positive as many of the comments were self-deprecating, yet accurate. What we all shared is a maximizing mindset…. View Article
A friend posted this lovely thought recently and it prompted me to check in with myself. “One life. Just one. Why aren’t we running like we are on fire toward our wildest dreams?” If I don’t pause with some regularity to check in with my life, I won’t grow in the direction of my dreams…. View Article
I purchased framed art with this quote which seems a fitting message every day, especially today. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do. May it serve as a consistent reminder for us all. “Normal Day Let me be aware of the treasure you are. Let me learn from you, love you, bless… View Article
At an onsite manager session at one of our incredible clients, Aggressive Hydraulics, the leadership team began the day refreshing their skills around leadership and management as well. One of the resources they shared during our discussions about leadership was from The Winners Minute, which offered a great set of questions for us all to… View Article
So far, in 2023 I’ve gotten rid of at least one box full of things I don’t use or need every week. It feels good to look for areas to remove the clutter, extra and over abundance we’ve accumulated in our lives. As I approach new spaces, the work seems endless, yet by doing just… View Article
Quiet mornings, inspired by the sunrise, fueling the energy and enthusiasm for my day. When I begin on my terms, silent, appreciative, envisioning what’s possible, I’m fully present and centered. I prioritize what I need, further fueling my best self. Exercise follows naturally, it isn’t forced. Writing, capturing my thoughts as I do right now,… View Article
Change and transformation are different. Most of us seek transformation, but actually activate change. All transformation begins with change, yet all change doesn’t result in transformation. Change is about more, better, different. Often, change is incremental. If you sustain the new behavior over a significant period of time, transformation is the result. If you don’t,… View Article
Well, it’s time for my lessons again. Now that I’m over the first 1000 blogs, it’s a part of my process and I look forward to reflecting on what I’ve learned. Having crested the goal line, now I’m finding it hard to consider stopping, though I’ve been encouraged to stop by concerned friends and family… View Article
When I feel pulled between important things, competing commitments of what initially seem equally important, I pause. Often, I’ll call a friend, someone I trust who offers perspective and wisdom outside my current conundrum. I did this recently. I was conflicted between a work event I’d traveled to and needing to be home for a… View Article
Dr. James Hollis offers “In the end we will only be transformed when we can recognize and accept the fact that there is a will within each of us, quite outside the range of conscious control, a will which knows what is right for us, which is repeatedly reporting to us via our bodies, emotions,… View Article
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