Many of us talk about doing big things. We say we will clean out the garage. We resolve to losing ten pounds (again). We commit to writing a book. But, the only way to make a big splash is to stop talking about it and just do it! It seems to me that most of […]
Category Archives: Balance
Too often, Father’s Day falls in the shadow of Mother’s Day? Well, this year it will not be forgotten. Well, at least not on this blog post! To all the dads out there, we have a lot to be thankful for from you. With your time and concern, you provide leadership and guidance from the […]
This week, our nation celebrates Mother’s Day. Best-selling author Peter Senge in his noted book “The Fifth Discipline” points out that leadership skills mirror the skills of effective parenting. Of course, mothers are a perfect example. Believe it our not, reflections about Mother’s Day and leadership experts made me think about my grandmother this week. […]
Isn’t it amazing how creativity is born? Noted journalist and editor of the Saturday Evening Post Brenda Ueland once said, “Inspiration comes into us slowly and quietly and all the time, though we must regularly and every day give it a little chance to start flowing, prime it with a little solitude and idleness.” It […]
Like you, I watched and read the coverage about the disastrous earthquake in Haiti. I cried. Then I prayed. And at the same time I am reminded of how a call for help can ripple around the world. Quick action from leaders who stepped right in has resulted in overwhelming support for thousands of Haitian […]