Your personal values are the beliefs and/or principles that are of the utmost importance to you. They act as your compass. They guide you and keep you operating at your best. Perhaps you’ve identified your Top 5 Values – if so – this post is for you! If the concept of personal values is brand…
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It’s nearly impossible to accidentally empower your team. It takes being intentional along with a generous dose of creativity, a splash of imagination, and, of course, a whole lot of vision. It all starts with the ability to see the potential in your people before it’s fully visible. Have you ever known someone who was…
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Have you ever stopped to consider what’s motivating you – the real reason why you do what you do? In a particularly chaotic season in my own life, a quote landed in my email in-box that stopped me in my tracks. Is said… “Are you pushed by fear or pulled by love?” If I’m honest,…
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Are you hungry for…God? It’s not hard to tell when I’m hungry! I tend to get very quiet, my brain stops working, and concentration escapes me. And like a bear foraging for food, I get cranky! It’s not a pretty sight! When my family sees the signs, they run for cover. During our first year…
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Are you driving your life – buckled up and taking responsibility for the ride? It’s been a long time, but I still remember passing my driving test and getting my driver’s license. The day I turned 16, I headed to the DMV. I was elated – it was my ticket to freedom! Along with the…
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Believing that there’s more than enough is what abundance thinking is all about. That simple perspective makes a valuable difference in how you navigate life! Operating out of the belief that there isn’t enough is scarcity thinking. The feeling of lack is the overarching theme – the belief that you aren’t enough, that resources are…
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At some point in our lives, we ponder our purpose; the reason we are here on this planet. We crave a life brimming with meaning – one that makes a significant difference in the lives of those around us. This desire for impacting others shows up early. Children, have lofty aspirations! They dream big and…
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Are you experiencing peace right now in your life and work? What’s pulling at you and challenging your peace? When you are pulled by challenges and circumstances that are out of your control, it is difficult to relax, not to mention a little overwhelming! That’s how I felt on my first and last water-skiing adventure.…
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Perspectives – they play a pivotal role in your success or your failure no matter what you do! Maybe it’s time to correct the way you see things – maybe you need…readers! There are some amazing perks to getting older: more flexibility in my schedule, a wider range of experiences to draw upon, and grandchildren,…
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When motivation is high, productivity and engagement are too! Unfortunately, the reverse is also true: when motivation is low, productivity, engagement, and morale take a nose dive. The similarities between leading and parenting are there. For example, have you ever noticed that the more you have going on, the more issues your children seem to…
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