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Reflection — When Life Surprises You Sometimes, when life throws us a surprise — one we never saw coming, one we never even dared to imagine — it catches us completely off guard. Maybe it’s a blessing that shows up right after you’ve stopped trying so hard, or a moment that reminds you that surrender…

“Employee retention is NOT preventing people from LEAVING. Employee retention is giving them reasons to STAY.” – Anca Larsen ****** This quote should make you stop and think. Some thoughts for you to ponder …. every day. What if you were asked this question? “What Kind of Leader Are You?” Do you inspire your team…

“Once you decide that you want better for yourself, the entire universe begins to shift in your favour.” – Author Unknown ****** This powerful quote—though its author is unknown—reminds me of an important truth: a positive mindset fuels progress. When we choose to believe that good things can and will happen, and we pair that…

What a powerful quote! “The narcissistic leader builds walls, not teams — for fear that trust might make them appear less powerful.” -Author Unknown In every relationship — business, personal, or otherwise — it’s important to know your circle. Trust is vital, but blind trust can be dangerous. Trust, but verify. Be mindful of those…

“Mindset IS Everything” We’ve all heard the saying, “mindset is everything.” But have you ever stopped to truly reflect on it? How often do you question yourself? How many times have you thought, “I can do this. I can start that,” only to let doubt creep in and cause you to give up? Over time,…

Global Leadership Summit – Day Two I left Day One feeling unstoppable—so charged with energy and inspiration that I couldn’t imagine how it could get any better. But Day Two proved me wrong in the best way possible! From the moment Pastor David Ashcraft opened Session Four, the atmosphere was electric. Then Tasha Eurich brought…

Global Leadership Summit – Day One – Session 1 : Attending the Global Leadership Summit has been on my heart and my personal “Bucket List” for years. Turning 60 this year felt like the perfect time to finally make it a priority—and I’m so grateful I did. And WOW… what an experience already! Session One…

“Sometimes, the best way to recharge – Is to unplug.” – Author Unknown I came across that quote and it deeply moved me—right in the middle of this busy and challenging season of life, it gently stopped me in my tracks and stirred something powerful within me. There is tremendous value in taking time to…

“A handwritten note is a whisper from the past to the present.” – Attributed to Charles Dickens That quote gently sparked the following thoughts and words in my heart and mind. In a world of texts and quick likes, there’s still something so powerful about a handwritten note. A simple “thank you,” a greeting card,…

Grandparent’s Day! Where do I begin?  I love love loved my grandparents.  I am who I am today because of each of them.  They were four totally different unique individuals that had pasts that made themwho they were.  Today is Grandparent’s Day 2019.  Honestly, I do not need a designated day to celebrate them.  They…

It has been a long time since I have posted a Blog. It’s not that I have not been writing – I have. Lifehas thrown me several curve balls the past few years. I write at times when I am happy, sad, desolate, reminiscing, excited, ill, hopeful – I think you are getting the picture?…

How can it be September 1st?  Didn’t I just post first day of summer pics and memes on Facebook and Instagram?   Well, it seems like I just did.  I don’t remember time flying by so quickly when I was younger.  In fact, I remember when I used to dream of time going faster – where…

Be yourself; Everyone else is already taken. — Oscar Wilde. This is the first post on my new blog. I’m just getting this new blog going, so stay tuned for more. Subscribe below to get notified when I post new updates.

I am simply me …. being the best version of me I can be with each breath I take. I don’t have time to entertain drama – life to too short. Life has been far from easy but each day I find something to feel Blessed for and grateful about. I love to write! I…