One of my beautiful views.... Habits are hard to break once they are created, however with a focus and intentional actions, habits will change. My husband took me on a two-week vacation before my cancer treatments, and we talked a great deal about habits. One thing he is trying to get us both to do … Continue reading Breaking a sea of habits, not shore how to begin?
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A hiding place? Safe spaces
I find myself reflecting on the troubles facing Ukraine, as well as others around the globe. Searching to find a safe place takes a different meaning when facing a war. My heart aches for the children, mothers, and fathers as they struggle with facing the fears, holding back tears, and hopeful for more than good … Continue reading A hiding place? Safe spaces
Employee Appreciation Day-March 4th
Follow your plan
“Things that matter most must never be at the mercy of things that matter least.”Johan Wolfgang Von Goethe Leadership is a very complex word, role, title, and idea. When the word leadership is brought to a conversation, many thoughts, ideas, and images appear. As a female leader, I can speak to balance in leadership which … Continue reading Follow your plan
The Power of Love
“Two octogenarians, one from Germany and the other from Denmark, were an unlikely couple. They had each enjoyed sixty years of marriage before being widowed. Though living only fifteen minutes apart, their homes were in separate countries. Still, they fell in love, regularly cooking meals and spending time together. Sadly, in 2020, due to the … Continue reading The Power of Love
High standards
Give and Take
Adam Grant is one of the authors I just started reading, watching on TedTalk and Podcast, and engaging with social media platforms. His work provides you with thoughts, ideas, and resources. In his 2013 book, Give and Take: Why helping others drives our success, he provides research into the behaviors we express as we interact … Continue reading Give and Take
Happy Valentine’s Day
Enjoy this day with all the love you can give to others! Leadership today, more than yesterday, needs to focus on leading from the heart. I know I have heard, “I am not a warm and fuzzy kind of leader.” “I don't do that cute stuff.” I am not asking you to do any of … Continue reading Happy Valentine’s Day
What do you think?
Do you ever have someone ask you so what do you think? Everyone is looking 👀 at you; the pressure is on, you are the new person in the group, you look around, and you say...... I think...If you ask me....I believe....It is my understanding....As I understand it.....I heard you say....The point made by....Several people … Continue reading What do you think?
Kindness
Developing kindness in the workplace is a little different than being nice. We can find workplaces where individuals are friendly, pleasant to visitors, and courteous when needed. However, living within these cultures and climates can be very different when the curtain is pulled back to see reality. Do you want nice or kindness in your … Continue reading Kindness