When I first witnessed the power of hurricanes, I was frightened. Then I talked with locals who simply called them, “nature’s way of pruning”. Their attitude helped me learn to face these big storms with respect and planning… not fear. Storms will happen. ...
Like it or not, your physical and mental fitness matters if you want to get hired, be promoted, or lead others. In fact, studies show that overweight executives make lower salaries because they’re viewed as less effective not only in their job performance, but in...
Years ago, I led a leadership training session and referenced the mentoring we get from our fathers. After the session, a young woman approached me and said, “I never had a dad, so I don’t know what that would be like.” That got me thinking about mentors, and how...
Volcanoes in a remote part of the Pacific Ocean formed the Galapagos Islands. Being composed of cooled lava, they began with no “native” living things at all. Species that now thrive on these islands originally arrived by accident on boats, air currents, or bits of...
Have you noticed that when you finally make a big decision or set a goal, your energy is really high? Why wouldn’t it be? You’re full of hope and you’ve imagined the outcome! That can keep you going for weeks! That’s when it’s not that hard to take those daily...
Have you noticed that when you actively “love” or “appreciate” someone (or some thing), you feel “love” (i.e. good, loving, open, connected, etc.)? Have you also noticed that when you dwell on your fears, you create more fear? That’s because thoughts attract “like...
