Three Ways to Shift Your Perspective to Get a Kaleidoscopic View

Three Ways to Shift Your Perspective to Get a Kaleidoscopic View

We were having dinner at a friend’s house and admiring his family memorabilia neatly arrayed in the bookshelves. There were the kid’s sailing trophies, family photos, delicate antique demitasse cups and a bright blue tube. A bright blue tube? “What’s that?” I asked....
Five Steps to Keep Staff on the Road to Their Goals

Five Steps to Keep Staff on the Road to Their Goals

It was a dark, stormy night. Rain was falling in buckets as we drove to Houston to pick up my sister at the airport for the holidays. The white lane lines were scarcely visible. We had a general outline of the road but were stressed because of the limited visibility....
Think and Feel Your Goals: How to Reflect and Plan for 2019

Think and Feel Your Goals: How to Reflect and Plan for 2019

Holiday shopping. Holiday cooking. Holiday travel plans. Holiday decorating. Holiday visitors. Holiday hubbub. It’s easy to get lost in the holiday this-and-that. In the midst of the holiday bustle, I challenge you to also reflect and plan but in a different...
The Check Engine Light: Are You Looking Under Your Hood?

The Check Engine Light: Are You Looking Under Your Hood?

You drive along admiring the fall colors when suddenly the check engine light comes on in your car. What does that mean? For most of us, the check engine light indicates that something is wrong inside the car. We best find out what it is. You have an internal check...
Give the Gift of Attention: Three Steps You Can Take Today

Give the Gift of Attention: Three Steps You Can Take Today

As Thanksgiving approaches in a couple of weeks, let’s turn it upside down. Rather than giving thanks, let’s give those around us something to be thankful for.  Here’s the perfect gift – your attention. A friend recently said to me, “The most precious gift you can...