I was recently asked, “what is my greatest fear?” Several things came to mind including spiders, heights, rejection and taking risks. The later of which is the greatest. There is vulnerability in taking risks. The ever-present question of “what if this doesn’t work?” lurks in the corner of our minds. Read more…
“Empathy is seeing with the eyes of another, listening with the ears of another and feeling with the heart of another.” ~ Alfred Adler What if this were happening to me? I believe this is a crucial question for leaders to ask when engaging with their team members. It unlocks Read more…
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…
“She thought, “If I just touch his clothes, I will be healed.” Mark 5:28 NIV Every now and then, I will see a post on Facebook that says “wait for it.” The punch line or the funny part is coming, but there is a prelude you must first endure. So wait Read more…
Words to live by. Those catchy, memorable phrases that shape our convictions, character and conduct. We gather them from books, people, articles and perhaps even TV shows. In a split second we can recall a statement grilled into our minds by a parent, grandparent or mentor. “Common sense is not Read more…
You have heard the saying, “you are what you eat.” It is a phrase intended to trigger thoughts about wise eating decisions. As a child, I did not find it particularly persuasive. The warm, sweet aroma of a fresh baked cake, pie, cookies or brownies was definitely more enticing. Why Read more…
It was an exciting moment. My boss had shared some good news—let’s make that amazing news—with me! I had been promoted to Director. It was my dream come true. I was on top of the world and at the height of my career. I was ecstatic. My family and friends Read more…