I have a quiet, mellow nature. It is often mistaken for shyness. We use these words interchangeably. If I am quiet, then I must be shy. Or if I am shy, then I am quiet. Right? Not necessarily. It turns out that I am an introvert which is often misconstrued Read more…
Forgiveness is a funny thing. It warms the heart and cools the sting. ~ William Arthur Ward I remember feeling hurt by a friend or one of my brothers as a kid. The predominant thought and reactive saying was, “I forgive you, but I will not forget what you have Read more…
Many of us can relate to the experience of either having a bad boss or being the bad boss. I do not believe that we begin our leadership journey with these intentions. The reality is stuff happens, our egos can become inflated and our emotions can easily overload. The bad Read more…
“If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again.” A few weeks ago, I attended a speech contest for Toastmasters District 28. The winners from eight divisions were competing for the district title. The district winner would advance to the international level contest in August. Weeks of preparation would culminate Read more…