“Everybody needs a little time away…” Peter Cetera and Chicago said as much in their famous song “Hard to Say I’m Sorry.” However, there is a tremendous difference in taking some time to pause, reflect, and be refreshed in healthy solitude versus isolating oneself from everyone as a habit. I recently took a little time away and I was reminded …
To Lead Is To Be Misunderstood
There are few things more frustrating and more challenging than being misunderstood. No matter how hard you work to communicate your intentions or explain your actions someone is going to misinterpret your motive and judge your decision. Though this is a universal truth, it is never more true than when you assume a leadership role. It could be as a …
How Honoring Others Blesses You
We live in a society that is looking to blame someone for everything. I think we can all agree there is plenty of blame to go around but I believe there is a better way. Rather than focus on the things that we despise let us put more energy into honoring that which we want to reproduce. I find what …
You Must Be Present To Win
In a world of virtual everything, it can be easy to slip into the mindset that everything can be handled remotely. Truly, we are all thankful for the options that are afforded us because of the internet and our interconnected society in times like these. However, just because we can do school, order food, shop, and stay in touch with …
Handing Out Hundred Dollar Bills
Most everyone loves getting some unexpected cash. With talks of stimulus checks and many families trying to figure out how to make ends meet in challenging times, money is certainly on people’s minds. Perhaps you are familiar with internet personalities like Mr. Beast or Bill Pulte that are known for giving away money just for the fun of it? I …