Do You Hear the Call to Serve?
Since the call to give and serve others can come to us at any time, are you ready to listen? A stranger walked into our lives a few weeks ago when she…
Two Friends with One Cause
You know the feeling when a high school friend “finds” you on Facebook. It happened to me last summer. My high school girlfriend and I had drifted apart and lost touch…
What Conversation Are You Avoiding?
When there are opposing views, strong emotions and the stakes are high, we may find ourselves stuck and avoiding a crucial conversation. Anything from an awkward personal relationship to a failing, dysfunctional team,…
What’s New On Your Playlist?
Do you find yourself on the hunt for new music to download onto your iPod? I’m always on the hunt for new music for Sunday afternoons or my running playlist…
Try Something New for 30 Days
Is there something you always wanted to do, but just haven’t? Here’s an inspiring, funny, persuasive and lighthearted Ted Talk by Matt Cutts who offers a neat way to think…
Get a Goal and Boost Your Well-Being
The relationship between goal attainment and a state of happiness is the subject of research by Caroline Miller, author of “Creating Your Best Life.” Miller has proven that happy people are more successful…
Climb High!
What can an adventurer, explorer and mountaineer who has climbed peaks on every continent and skied across the Artic Circle teach us about living our best life? Allison Levine has made history by…
Ask a Juicy Question
I was talking with a friend about coaching when she described her love of working with teams focused on answering “juicy questions.” She loves the kind of questions that get teams excited…
Get More Assertive!
A friend of mine gave me a subscription to “Health” magazine for Christmas, and I love it. It’s chock full of great articles about leading a healthy lifestyle. The March…
Let’s Be Candid
The desire to avoid conflict and candid conversations may be natural to you, but it can one of the most debilitating factors in organizational life. Keith Ferrazzi writes about candor, criticism…