The Art of an Apology
Do you know someone who is unable to admit they are wrong or made a mistake? What about a person who cannot forgive and holds grudges? They are very difficult to be around, are they not? The ability to make and accept an apology is a sign of strength, compassion, and humility. It is a […] Read More
Leading with a Shepherd’s Heart
If you have not had a position of leadership yet, no worries…you will! Are you an older sibling? Babysitter? Coach? Parent? Group leader? How would you describe your leadership style? There are many styles of leadership, and I have to say I have read a lot of leadership books and tried quite a few leadership […] Read More
The Art of Saying NO: A lesson in Polite Refusal
“Do you mind staying late and helping me finish this project?” “Can I borrow $20 until Friday?” Questions like these would often throw me in a whirl of emotions from frustration to anger to guilt to resignation, all because I tend to be a people-pleaser and did not know how to say NO. If you […] Read More
Be Courageous!
What image comes to your mind when you think of courage? A soldier in battle? A superhero fighting villains? An underdog standing up to bully? A disabled person learning to walk again? Today I want to talk about being more courageous, specifically: Courage takes so many different forms, but the common thread is someone taking […] Read More
You May Hear, But Are You Listening?
We’ve all done it, we’ve all had it happen to us: we think we are listening to someone but five minutes later we have no clue what they said. How does that happen? Why do we LET it happen? I want to challenge you today to become a skilled listener by: Listening well is a […] Read More
Controlling Your Inputs
Are you listening to music as you read this? Is the tv on in the background? What is the last thing you read? What kind of conversations have you had today? All of these are examples of inputs to your brain, and today I’d like to encourage you to: Inputs such as music, tv, conversations, […] Read More
Do You Have Self-Awareness?
Yes, it’s important to be self-aware! Today let’s zoom in on the idea of self-awareness: Self-awareness might very well be one of the most difficult virtues to master. Why? Because people tend to believe they are already self-aware. Who knows me better than me? I live with me day in and day out! Other reasons […] Read More
When Giving Criticism, Be Constructive
Most people do not enjoy hearing criticism, but there is a positive role that criticism can fill, especially if it is crafted well. Today I will show you how to craft feedback that will be constructive rather than destructive and will more likely be received better and result in growth and improvement. The first […] Read More
The Virtue of Resilience: Be a palm tree
One of the most valuable life skills that a person can develop is resiliency. Why? Life is hard. Life is unfair. Your parents and teachers were right, my friend! However, you are not alone in this pain because this is true for everyone. Realizing that everyone experiences negative circumstances in their lives can help you […] Read More
Personal Excellence: Raising the Bar
What does Personal Excellence mean to you? Does your life exhibit it? How does one obtain it? Today let’s explore the following aspects of this important virtue: Definition of Personal Excellence: being the best version of you that you possibly can by pursuing continuous self-improvement. Let’s break that down. The best version of you: Self-awareness […] Read More