I’m preparing to leave for a trip today. I’m meeting a friend and we’re doing nothing but caring for ourselves at a location focusing on health and wellness. I’ve never embarked on a five day stretch all about me before. I’m excited and grateful for the opportunity. At this time of the year, reflecting, quieting… View Article
It’s still in the early morning. My favorite time to focus, meditate, welcome the day, and set my intentions for the day. I’m pondering my routine and considering exercise as the non-negotiable addition to the start of the day. All my reasons greet me to persuade my thinking in every direction: My outcomes depend on… View Article
As Paul Johnson from Aggressive Hydraulics says, “our best days are ahead of us.” He shared this at a recent annual planning session as the team worked on team health. They are celebrating some big wins this year and also focused on doubling down as inspirational leaders. Paul’s words struck a chord with me. They’re… View Article
Well, I did it. Thank you Seth Godin for the challenge I didn’t know I needed. The journey has been filled with a range of emotions, pushing through the days I didn’t feel like it, becoming a better observer, and learning I can do whatever I set my mind to. I didn’t sell out to… View Article
Keeping your word is a superpower. As I work with clients and observe those who are most successful in terms of people (culture), purpose (finding meaning in their work), and profit (being compensated appropriately), is that they have a superior commitment to doing what they say. This sounds so simple. It is, and it’s rare. … View Article
In a world filled with conflict, be a space for understanding. In a world filled with sadness, be a space for compassion. In a world filled with lack, be a space of generosity. In a world filled with joy, be a space of appreciation. In a world filled with complexity, be a space of clarity. … View Article
I was in a preparing for a podcast with Barbara Archer yesterday and she summed up a point we were making by saying “when your world gets smaller, your problems get bigger.” What a profound statement. It proves true for me – and everyone I know. When we shrink our lives to reduce the likelihood… View Article
I’ve been traveling again, which offers the gift of serendipitous intersections. I had the great fortune of sitting next to Ashley, who asked me about my reMarkable2 (favorite device ever – and they didn’t pay me to say that!) and we were off to the races. I’m typically the passenger who keeps to themselves, putting… View Article
During the holidays, I can get swept up in the busyness of the season along with the busyness of my work. It’s imperative to find peace amidst the chaos to enjoy all the season offers. We began scheduling a trip to warm weather for at least a long weekend in each of the winter months… View Article
I’m reading a great book, it’s not for everyone, but the excerpt below referencing exercise might be. When I think of exercise, it’s been my stress management and empowerment for years. That doesn’t mean I’m always motivated to do it. I’ve always found team sports and group activities to be more motivating because exercise is… View Article
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