How Brave Are You?

Recently I have been helping edit my daughter’s college essay. It is an amazing story of courage and bravery when she was put in an incredibly uncomfortable, and some would argue dangerous, situation. As I read her story over and over again, the lightbulb...

Motivational Monday!

Do you ever hit the snooze button on your alarm clock? We all have surely succumb to this convenient temptation at some point in our life. What if you discovered it is one of the worst things you could do to yourself physically and emotionally but also metaphorically....

Be All That You Can Be

Last night I presented at a board meeting. I was invited to their season kick-off meeting to inspire and stimulate enthusiasm for the upcoming year — think locker room speech only without the locker room and everyone was wearing a suit. In the speech, I referenced the...

Do You Have a Minute?

Have you ever had anyone peek their head into your office (or even at home) and ask, “Do you have a minute?” Many of us have been in that situation. Do you remember how you responded? Most people would likely say, “Of course, come on in.” ...

Friday’s Quote

“I don’t count my sit-ups. I only start counting when it starts hurting. That is when I start counting, because then it really counts. That’s what makes you a champion.” ~ Muhammad Ali This is not about sit-ups. Well, for Ali, I guess it was about sit-ups, but...