“The power just went out; I can't see a thing.” “Hang on, I know I have candles somewhere. Oh no, only one match! I hope we can get the candle going with one match. Then we can start the others.” Moving to the country on our own as a young family took a little getting … Continue reading It only takes a spark!
Category: Lead Change Group
The Artifact Bag
The Artifact Bag is a great activity to do as you introduce yourself to new staff, reconnect with the team or a fun way to get to know each other a little better. Each table receives a bag with items and a clue sheet. They have an allotted amount of time to go through the … Continue reading The Artifact Bag
Flip the switch
Each morning we flip a switch at some point in our routine. We turn off the alarm, flipping the light on, the coffee pot, the microwave, blender, or something. Why not flip the switch of our focus to gratitude. Gratefulness is the best reminder to focus on each day. Our days are filled full, hectic, … Continue reading Flip the switch
Reasonable Conversations
Do you find it challenging to have conversations with others? When I say challenging, do they start friendly, and before you know it escalates into an argument, disagreement, or worse? I can expect it maybe at holidays when all of the family crowds into small places and everyone is stressed, but not on a day-to-day … Continue reading Reasonable Conversations
Turning Gears into Action
One of my first posts was about gears. I made this reference as it was part of the original writing in my book. I did not know everything I needed to know about publishing a book. So even though my gears were turning, I did not have all of the ones I needed to move … Continue reading Turning Gears into Action
Snap judgments or decisions
Making snap judgments and quick reactions seem to happen more often than I realized. Our society works at a fast pace, and it continues to speed up. I know I am getting older, but it is still speeding up no matter what age. It should come as no surprise to me that we are working … Continue reading Snap judgments or decisions
My way, Your way, Our way….
I grew up really as an only child. My brother and sister are 16 and 17 years older than me, respectively. I have always said I was a gift from God to make sure someone could help this family. My siblings, especially my sister, did lots of things with me. I think I was like … Continue reading My way, Your way, Our way….
Lead by Example
When you see leadership quotes and inspirational sayings, do they make you pause for a moment to think, or do you pass on by? Do you think about who is making these statements and if there are any truths to back them up? Lead by example is something I think we have all heard for … Continue reading Lead by Example
Knowledge and Wisdom
Are knowledge and wisdom the same? Can you have one without the other? Growing in our life journey brings us to many milestones. We celebrate when we reach them and acknowledge the achievements we make. We gain knowledge through learning in school. Memorizing facts, solving equations, discovering historical timelines and more. Take a look around … Continue reading Knowledge and Wisdom
Leadership Reset…No Way!
Watching the Open golf tournament with my husband and a player hits the ball, it makes it to the green, it rolls and hits the flag, denying a hole in one. What? Wait a minute. I call interference. That should count. My husband only laughs at me. It is no laughing matter; I am sure … Continue reading Leadership Reset…No Way!