How many times have you heard someone say, “I finally feel like I can take a breath”? Or, perhaps you’ve been on the receiving end of “take a breath.” Chances are you’ve never given either of these common statements much thought, but there is quite a bit of power in our breath. On average, a […]
Have you ever envisioned your life as a story, with life events becoming chapter titles? Recently, I accepted a challenge from a wise friend to describe my life in five chapters — five events that changed my life, for better or worse. For me, the short version goes something like this: an abduction by a […]
“Work-life balance is a myth that causes stress rather than relieving it.” Work-life balance is a topic that has interested me for quite some time. In fact, this quote is the opening line to a chapter in my second book, “Lessons in Lifecircle Leadership.” I’ve been spending even more time on this topic as a […]
“Overloaded thrift shops,” “pandemic purges,” “donation surges” – one of the silver linings of the pandemic is many thrift stores across the country have had record-breaking years in donations. Naturally, people have spent more time at home, and as a result, many have dedicated more time to tidying up. We’ve also been reflecting on what […]
What do you value? I’m sure if I asked you this question, a few things would come to mind – perhaps your health, family, career, friends, financial security, faith. But what if I told you instead of answering this question, I wanted you to give me a list of how you spent your time in […]
If you’re not moving forward, you’re moving backward. There’s no standing still in a dynamic world—not in personal or professional growth, and not in making our world a more just place for our children and grandchildren. That’s why I’ve decided to embark on a new leadership development journey – a 52-week program through the Stagen […]
In my experience, I have found people can live through anything if they feel seen and heard and feel that they have been communicated with honestly. I’ve also learned first-hand in the past several weeks that misinformation spreads at a much faster rate than the truth. While speaking the truth may not come without challenges […]
I’m starting this year with bounded optimism – hopeful yet realistic. The truth is the COVID-19 vaccine gives us light at the end of the very dark tunnel of the pandemic. But that doesn’t mean it comes without its challenges. We knew Loretto would be among the first organizations to receive access to the COVID-19 […]
I’ve been pondering the idea of being stuck for a while now. At different times in my life, I’ve felt stuck—either in a mindset, a situation, or a relationship. And I was never particularly effective at purposefully “unsticking” myself, which has led me on a search to become better at becoming unstuck (what better time […]
It’s no secret I believe that doing good is good business. That’s what my book, Lifecircle Leadership, is all about. Since the pandemic began, those of us who are leaders have had a unique opportunity to do good, supporting those on our team (more about that in a previous blog post here). In the past […]
Anyone else suffering from coronavirus burnout or pandemic fatigue? As time goes on, it’s normal to have negative feelings about the state of the current events and how they impact your life and the lives of those you love. Hearing that it’s normal and you aren’t alone may be comforting, but I’d like to give […]
