“You’ve got to be sure of yourself before you can ever win a prize” – Napoleon Hill, author of  Think and Grow Rich What does it mean to be “sure of yourself?” On the surface, it may sound like Napoleon Hill is talking about confidence, but I believe it goes much deeper than that. As leaders, we […]

use it. – Jack Nichols In my role as a professional interim leader, I am constantly getting to know new organizations, communities, and people. One of the most important skills I’ve learned quickly create impact is to practice is listening. I set an intention every day to really hear and SEE the people with whom I’m blessed to […]

Do you feel like the past few weeks have been unusually filled with pressure, extra deadlines, and seemingly endless “to-do” lists? You’re not alone. Up until the Labor Day holiday, things traditionally slow down, as many of us are on vacation, and the phrase: “Let’s touch base after Labor Day” appears in a lot of […]

As we head into the home stretch of the summer, do you find yourself thinking “I can’t believe it’s August already!”   Or when you celebrate family or career milestones, is it hard to believe the years have passed? In our fast paced, technology driven world, it’s easy for the days to fly by even faster as we move […]

“People don’t notice whether it’s winter or summer when they’re happy.” –  Anton Checkov It’s true isn’t it? When we are doing what we love and feel like we’re making a big difference, we feel great, no matter the season. Still though…I love this time of year!  Vacations, barbeques, trips to the beach and lots […]