What Are You Certain Of?
December is fraught with decisions: How much should I spend on client gifts? How should I recognize my team and make them feel valued? Should I buy everyone a gift, or is a gift certificate okay? Do we include spouses at the party, and what about those without one? How do I know what […]
When Was The Last Time You Were Surprised and Delighted?
One Christmas when I was a very little girl, my mother came into the room I shared with my brother with her hands behind her back. “Do you want to see something special?” She asked. It was very dark in the room and she hadn’t turned the lights on, so our eyes were wide, and we […]
Did You Get Too Much Advice Last Week?
Sometimes at holiday gatherings, people like to tell other people what to do, how to do it, or even, what the other person is doing wrong (in their opinion…) If you got too much advice last week (along with turkey) – on anything or everything – here’s a statement one of my clients shared […]
Have I told you “Thank you” lately?
Have I told you “Thank you” lately? Thank you. Thank you for being on this list; thank you for reading my musings; thank you for allowing me to share my thoughts, feelings and ideas. It’s a gift you give me, your time, your eyes, your mind. Thank YOU! This week is Thanksgiving and many […]
An Interesting Question to Ask Yourself this Holy Day
If you’re reading this message, one could possibly think that you are addicted to your phone or inbox… I won’t surmise that – what I will surmise is that you check in on things nearly every day and so this message gives value, or you know me. Ha! Here’s my wish for you on […]
There is a Crack in Everything
Leonard Cohen wrote this lovely little poem: Ring the bells that still can ring Forget your perfect offering. There is a crack in everything. That’s how the light gets in. We are full speed into the holiday season and so it seems appropriate to remind myself, and you now too, that there is a […]
Food for the Soul
Am I the only one thinking about food this month? It seems you can’t turn around without seeing turkey, fixins and pies in abundance. In a loose poll I’m conducting in a very unscientific manner, I’m finding that many people love Thanksgiving more than any other holiday. Reasons given: It’s a time to gather with […]
Let me ask you a question…
According to marine biologist, Sylvia Earle, “The best scientists and explorers have the attributes of kids. They ask questions and have a sense of wonder. They have curiosity. Who, what, where, why, when and how!” And so we have a call to action! What questions are you asking your customers, friends and colleagues? Are they […]
Something Really Scary is Coming
Halloween is two days away and you may have already done your costume parties, or will do so this weekend. Dressing up as someone you are not is fun, freeing and says quite a bit about us as a society. Halloween is the holiday American’s spend the most money on second only to Christmas, and […]
Is Movement a Part of Who You Are?
What is it that keeps you moving? As a child I don’t think I was full of courage however my folks loved to show a photo of all of us working outside with me in a bonnet determinedly marching across the lawn. Their comment was, “Even then we knew you were going places!” To me […]