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Gift + Skill = Genius
(The photo above was taken from a video clip... A screenshot of the end of a race. Please forgive the poor quality! My son is the one in blue.) It was a windy Saturday at the league track...
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The Secret to a Better Life
The other day was a tough one. I was grumpy, overwhelmed, and generally negative. When exercising, I was down about the fact that I couldn’t run farther or faster. When I finished a project,...
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Achieve Your Dreams with What, Who & Why
We all have dreams and ideas that we'd like to see come to LIFE! But the steps to turning those dreams into tangible realities can be elusive. Let me share a few things I've...
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Am I a genius? Or just lazy?
Relying on a process can help us achieve our goals faster, reduce errors, foster engagement, and free up time for creative work. Is it worth it? “Back in the day” my...
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Confessions of a Poor Performer
I was a poor performer. Yep, it’s true. I cringe at how difficult I must have been to manage when I was a “young professional.” (I use the...
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The Power of a Dream
Today is a day of remembrance in the United States, where we pause to acknowledge the dream, the life, and the impact of Martin Luther King Jr., an incredible leader! I was a public speaking...
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The Problem with YOU, is ME!
As a communication specialist, I spend my life studying the dynamics of human connection and conversation, and I think I have a pretty good grasp of what it takes to interact in healthy and...
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Proving Your Value at Work
A couple of years ago I had to apply for my own job. I had been serving in my role as a contractor for a decade, and my employer decided it was time to make it official! This meant...
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5 Tools for Building Your Team
It's Monday. I'm relaxed and at ease– excited for the week ahead and ready to roll! It's not always like this. Most Mondays I feel overwhelmed and a little sick to my stomach about how I am...
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Time to Reflect
2020 was quite a ride! Above top left: My family in Hawaii, January 2020. Top right: One of my last LIVE team-building sessions. Bottom left: Makeshift zoom set up when I thought this might be...
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