What is effective leadership? It may be difficult to pin down a definition. But it is certainly easy to recognize effective leadership. One way to define effective leadership is allowing people to get to know you, believe in you and, ultimately, go along with you towards a shared vision and common Read more…
“The time has come to harness the blessed power within us and to use it to transcend from our current existence into a more empowered reality.” ― Steve Maraboli I attended two women’s empowerment events this week. Two. It was pure exhilaration to be among so many accomplished women. They spoke Read more…
“I am learning all the time. The tombstone will be my diploma.” — Eartha Kitt I am a learner. It tops my list of attributes according to the Strength Finders 2.0 assessment. I am in my sweet spot, my happy place when I am learning. I prefer reading over television. Read more…
“A storm is coming … Get in the basement!” My brothers and I would gallop down the stairs heeding our mother’s command. We were running to the safest place in the house. We would wait for hours … it seemed … until an authoritative voice on the radio announced the Read more…
My first encounter with a difficult person really baffled me. I was shocked by his sudden display of anger and belligerent behavior. I was paralyzed and dumbfounded. The meeting could not end soon enough. I gathered my notebook and hurried to my car. I was a short distance, just two Read more…
“Wealth is the product of a man’s capacity to think.” – Ayn Rand Let’s keep it real … I am not a millionaire, yet. I cannot remember ever consciously thinking that I wanted to be a millionaire. I have been humming along happy with my life and social status. Until Read more…
“Productivity is never an accident. It is always the result of a commitment to excellence, intelligent planning and focused effort.” – Paul J. Meyer I was picking up my favorite breakfast sandwich at Panera Bread. An upbeat lady with a beautiful smile says, “I love your dress. It’s great for Read more…
“Within you right now is the power to do things you never dreamed possible. This power becomes available to you just as soon as you can change your beliefs.” – Maxwell Maltz A woman had been bleeding excessively, hemorrhaging, for 12 years. The doctors could not heal her. A man Read more…
“The truth of your character is expressed through the choice of your actions.” Dr. Steve Maraboli When I was a teenager, learning to read a map was an imperative for taking road trips. I remember unfolding the map, laying it down on a table and locating north, my current position Read more…
“Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.” 1 Peter 5:7 NIV Staci told her story with a smile on her face and an undeniable joy ringing in her voice. It was a story about overcoming obstacles. In this case, it was a life-threatening obstacle. There was Read more…