Goals are easy to set and challenging to reach! Some years ago, my husband and I had the opportunity to visit Ek Balam – a Mayan ruin located in Yucatan, Mexico that had recently been opened to the public. Previously, when we visited Chichen Itza, a more well-known Mayan ruin in the same region, we…
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Time is priceless! It’s the one thing we all have just 24 hours of each day. So why would I dare to tell you to waste more time? Well, if you are like most leaders, professionals, and entrepreneurs, you have goals and those goals are keeping you occupied – you might say very busy. But…
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Summer – that’s when I dream big. I look forward to the sunshine, time near water, and vacations! My perfect vacation is one that includes the beach, stacks of books, and plenty of time to relax and dream. I find the combination of great stories and invaluable information inspiring. Coupled with plenty of time to…
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I want to lead with greater effectiveness – greater success. Over the years as I’ve held various leadership positions and I have yet to arrive! There’s always room for growth and opportunities to get better. And who doesn’t want to be a better leader? The question is: what is it that makes you a better…
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Are internal distractions keeping you from focusing? Have they become a barrier to reaching your goals and accomplishing what God’s called you to do? External distractions are plentiful, but sometimes it’s what’s in your head that’s the greatest distraction of all! What Are Internal Distractions? Internal distractions are your very own thoughts and feelings –…
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Like you, my day is brimming with distractions – interruptions that divert my focus from my plan, my goals, and whatever I’m currently working on. In order to successfully run our multiple businesses, serve my clients well, and continue to learn and grow, focus is a must! If I let distractions get me off course,…
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How would you describe what it feels like to be stuck? We’ve all been there at different points in our lives for a variety of reasons, but what words would you connect to that feeling? Perhaps you felt like you were… Empty of get-up-and-go. Navigating through a fog. Lacking wind in your sails. Going nowhere…
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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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