Published in ILLUMINATION·Jun 12Are You Joyful?Joy is a choice — This may seem like an unusual question, but I’m still going to ask it. Are you living a joyful life? As I get older, I have been asking myself more and more if I live joyfully. As a leader, I must demonstrate joy to those around me. Without joy, life…Leadership4 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·May 8Are You Living As Your Best Self?You can start today! — We all have a best self. However, we may not have defined it yet, and therefore are not yet living it. If we don’t own it, we will find it easy to stray far from who we can be at our best. Take ownership of your life by defining, owning…Leadership3 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·Mar 27The Power of Showing UpAre you ready to make a difference? — I have seen the power of showing up. When a leader shows up, it sends a message that what is before us is essential in the most challenging times. It does not mean the person has the answer or knows the way forward, but it demonstrates a belief that a…Business3 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·Mar 20Put Things Off!What are your priorities? — Although it seems counterintuitive, selectively putting things off can dramatically improve performance and outcomes. In a world with too many requirements and demands, deciding to put some things off to focus on more essential items becomes a crucial strategy. Lesson to Learn We all need to decide what is most important. Doing so…Business3 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·Mar 12It’s Time To Be Resilient — Again!You can decide your destiny — It is so easy to get overwhelmed in today’s world. Too much to do. Way too many commitments. Fears, joys, and lots of rapid developments. How is anyone going to cope? Develop and stay resilient. Lesson to Learn You cannot control the world — not even your small part of it. It will…Business3 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION-Curated·Mar 3When The World Unravels, Will You?You can only control your responses to life — The world around us has been plunged into another crisis with Russia’s outright invasion of Ukraine. The largest invasion of a sovereign nation since WWII. Who knows what will transpire next? Our world has been shaken. When your world is shaken, are you rattled as well? Lesson to Learn We do not have…Business3 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION-Curated·Feb 13Focus On Your TrajectoryWhere you are going is most important! — It’s easy to get lost in the day-to-day grind and get pulled in many directions. Priorities can shift quickly. So, what should you focus on? Your trajectory. Where you are going is much more important than where you currently are on any given day. …Business3 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION-Curated·Jan 31Is “Someday” A Real Day?Today is the only day where you can create dreams! — How often do you say or hear someone say they will do it “someday”? Someday is everywhere in our thoughts and our words. However, someday does not exist. It’s just a mental parking lot for our plans. Leaders should focus on those “someday” items and ideas. …Leadership3 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION-Curated·Jan 16Leaders Are Slayers of FearOvercome fear with hope — In a new year, it is best to focus on what leaders must do to be successful. Leaders must slay fear. We must also offer hope. Hope must fill the vacuum created when we work to eliminate anxiety. Voids must be filled. …Leadership3 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION-Curated·Dec 30, 2021Are You Ready For Your Future?It’s there for you to discover! — The closing of a year is an excellent time to reflect. Taking stock of your life is so vital. It allows space for gratitude and hope. Slowing down during the holidays can be difficult, but so very important. For many, it has been a tough year. Work and personal life…Business3 min read