You are flawed

You are flawed

I find myself saying this more than ever to audiences, clients, and friends. Interestingly enough, instead of being offended with this insight, most people loosen up, relieved that this truth is finally out in the open. Imperfection is the characteristic we all share...
Fear or Love

Fear or Love

Many years ago, a mentor of mine pointed out that every decision we make is driven by one of two forces – fear or love. As you can imagine, behavior driven by love is more likely to bring you joy. In addition, the decisions influenced by love have a better chance of...
New Year, New You

New Year, New You

The first week of the new year is an interesting time for overachievers.  We typically embrace the changing calendar as an opportunity to become a new person. They claim that this is the year to go to bed early, quit drinking, work out and stop eating ice cream after...
This is an unusual year for me

This is an unusual year for me

Typically, I have a detailed sheet of all my personal and professional goals nicely laid out for 2024.   It’s a very safe and comfortable place for me to be.   But this summer, I went fly-fishing for the first time.   Naturally, I practiced, watched...
Think Small

Think Small

Sometimes the complex problems facing our world (both local and international) seem overwhelming and impossible to solve. That doesn’t keep an overachiever from myself like trying. I’m convinced that if I just read the right book or join another board, I can magically...
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