Living to Eat or Eating to Live
Published February 20, 2012 | 
My brother is a successful consultant who flies to clients to conduct workshops and attend meetings, then flies home for the weekend. It’s a stressful routine.
His favorite pastimes are cooking and eating. He knows the best restaurants in the… Continue reading
Snapshot of you as a leader
Published February 17, 2012 | 
As evolving leaders, it’s important to be both self-aware and inspired. Self-awareness comes the more we know how others perceive us, and the clearer we become regarding our strengths and values.
All of us have inner self critics. We… Continue reading
Marriage: The Challenge to Love
Published February 13, 2012 | 
Married. A long time. Hmmmmmm……what does that mean?
Patient. Have to be.
Perfect marriage? NO.
A lot of togetherness? NO.
Romance? Sometimes. If we work at it.
Marriage is, I believe, an opportunity to practice unconditional love over and over… Continue reading
A Vision to Shoot for!
Published February 6, 2012 | 
Just finished this year’s Vision Board and I am excited. The Vision Board represents new ventures, direction, and most importantly, the people in my life who are vital to these possibilities.
When I first began making Vision Boards,I called them… Continue reading
Making Amends
Published February 3, 2012 | 
Do you ever feel as if you are the only one who messes up?
I have a strong personality. And I mess up all the time. Blurt things out. Say something others think is not appropriate (never dirty jokes, but… Continue reading
Who has a thrilling vision?
Published January 30, 2012 | 
I love the way good vision statements inspire people and are capable of causing goosebumps.
Here’s the vision statement for McDonald’s:
“McDonald’s vision is to be the world’s best quick service restaurant experience. Being the best means providing outstanding quality,… Continue reading
Diffusing Angry Feelings
Published January 27, 2012 | 
We all need good listeners. My dog is a good listener, but he doesn’t ask questions. I need the questions AND the listening.
Sometimes I get upset especially if I feel as if someone diminished me in some way. I’ve… Continue reading
Finding Your Genius
Published January 22, 2012 | 
I believe that each of us has our very own inner genius. That doesn’t mean that we all have genius IQ like Einstein. But we all have our own combination of special strengths, plus talents, abilities, interests, values, and experiences.… Continue reading
Adele’s Inner Power
Published January 20, 2012 | 
“Inner power,” she said. “We have so much inner power.”
Adele Casanova looked at us assuredly, her beautiful, pre-maturely white hair a sharp contrast to her black suit. A savvy business woman, she continued, “My life comes out just… Continue reading
What Relationships Need Attention?
Published January 16, 2012 | 
My beautiful, vibrant friend, Mashelle Odom, died Saturday. Younger than I, she had a double stroke, then her kidneys shut down. Within 5 days, she was gone. Most of us had no idea she was hiding an illness.
Just… Continue reading