It’s Valentine’s week. A week of red and pink, chocolates, cards, and hopefully some good wine. Whether this time is seen as nothing more than a commercialized ploy to increase candy and flower sales, or a true moment in time to value those we find near and dear, it’s the perfect time to think about […]
Read MoreChange is scary. Change is hard. It can be voluntary or forced upon you. It can be expected or unanticipated. Change is necessary. Change is a requirement for growth. It is the only way we innovate. The only way we develop. The only way we become better. Get comfortable with the uncomfortable. Last week we […]
Read MoreGreat speakers have been molded from years of listening. Successful athletes have spent hours watching the highlight reels of MVP’s. Deep thinkers have immersed themselves in the thoughts of others. I can not be a writer, if I am not a reader. Becoming exceptional is not a solo mission. You must learn from not only […]
Read MoreSometimes bad stuff happens. Maybe it’s an unexpected delay or an unavoidable accident. Perhaps it’s simply just a glitch in the system, or an unforeseen detour. Things happen that may not be in your control. Regardless of any amount of preparation or planning. No matter how many times you have taken that route, or ordered […]
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Read MoreWhat happens when you plant a tropical plant in Wisconsin and “forget” to winterize it or bring it inside when the winter weather begins? The plant was healthy. It was thriving in the warm summer sun. It was watered as directed and given the correct amount for food and fertilizer. It was even sung to […]
Read MoreI have been fired as the Mayor of “Villa de Sari.” It’s that time of year when I construct my Christmas village. My roads were set, the snow prepped for fluff. The power strips were hung and each plug had a designated mate. What started as a definitive plan soon changed. I was not prepared. […]
Read MoreYou better not cry. You better not pout. The Big Guy in the red suit is watching you. Last week my college age daughter brought homework over. Being an incredible student and a self proclaimed bookworm, this is the norm. However this assignment was different. It required my input and answers. For her Adolescent Development […]
Read MoreWelcome to the season of festive lights, ugly themed sweaters, and the seasonal flu. We focus on spreading joy, laughter, all sorts of cheer, and of course, germs. Surrounded by family and friends, coworkers and fellow shoppers, you are bound to come in contact with something unpleasant. Wash your hands, wear a mask if you […]
Read MoreThe abyss of the internet has given the entire population the ability to become investigators. From satellite maps to how-to videos, circuit court search engines to color-coded wiring diagrams, the information sought after is just a few clicks away. Gone are the days of the dewey decimal system, best guesses, and assumptions. No longer is […]
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