This week, I had the privilege of leading about 38 development professionals in our first in-person conference in two years. While the...

By definition bliss means "perfect happiness; great joy." Emily Bronte knew this feeling in her poem, Fall Leaves Fall (1818-1848):...

Think about that. You are not called to be perfect, but to be genuine in order to be authentic. That translates to leadership values for...

Maya Angelou once stated, "A hero is any person really intent on making this a better place for all people." I couldn't agree more as...

How do you measure success? Do you measure it according to your failures or your accomplishments? Mickey Rooney once stated, "You always...

Do you ever experience stress, panic or anxiety in your everyday life or professional work environment? There is nothing worse than being...

Today is my son's 43rd birthday! He was my preemie Labor Day baby. The one that taught me how to be a mother, who challenged me to grow,...

After years of pursing higher education in leadership development, I realized that my academic growth wasn't just in the classroom, but...

Recently, I took my two grandchildren on vacation with me. It was to celebrate my granddaughter's 16th birthday extravaganza, so we flew...

FEAR. Not the most positive start to any sentence. FEAR of the unknown. FEAR of new things. FEAR of others. FEAR of self. Have you ever...

What do Olympians and Freddie Mercury have in common? Too easy? CHAMPIONS! We are the Champions of the world and we'll keep on fighting...

UNITY. Nothing unites the world better than the Olympics. I watched the opening ceremony with all its pageantry and excitement the Tokyo...

Goals are something I live with daily. How about you? They can be as simple as do the laundry or complex as completing a $14 million...

Tomorrow is World Emoji Day (July 17th). Not the most distinctive holiday in a monthly calendar, but certainly whimsical. Have you ever...

In a world of change, I'm not sure its always good. This week I said good-bye to the most wonderful Executive Assistant. She was...

Are you a fan of fireworks? The explosion, quick spark, loud percussions, or fast succession? I have to confess that I have never liked...

Recently, I spent a week visiting my daughter in Hershey, Pennsylvania. One of the things we did was visit a working Amish farm after an...

This weekend we celebrate Father's Day. We celebrate the men in our lives who have influenced our past and help create our future. They...

What is GRIT? According to Angela Duckworth, author of "Grit," she states its a combination of passion and perseverance. It's not talent...

One of my favorite quotes is by Mahatma Gandhi... BE THE CHANGE YOU WANT TO SEE IN THE WORLD. If we consider the messaging of this quote,...