A Generation Of Hope
Our young people need to know that adults believe in them, and that they can do great things! The recipe for greatness is simple: Youth, a good portion of passion,…
The Value Of Discipline
This week’s column is more about the relationship with our own selves than it is with others. However, since this does affect our relationship with others, I hope it will inspire you.
I have been in transition lately, and it has led me to some self-discovery. My heart’s desire is to take my leadership skills to another level. (more…)
True Love
“Love, as distinct from ‘being in love’, is not merely a feeling. It is a deep unity, maintained by the will.” -C.S. Lewis This quote stirs me deeply as I…
The Hidden Jewel
Treasure hunts are always fun. Kids love them and so do adults, though the adult version may look a little different. Everyone loves to find treasure. It could be a lotto win or an unexpected inheritance, or for those with imagination even a pirate’s chest buried in a city park. But it is always exciting to find something you didn’t see coming.
There is also unrecognized treasure that is with us all the time within our relationships. Beautiful jewels, hidden from sight but very valuable. One such hidden jewel is LOYALTY. (more…)
Humble Pie Tastes Great
A friend recently asked me how to be humble. The question perplexed me somewhat because it seemed that she was seeking approval from the people she was coaching in order to have a greater connection and therefore be more successful. The reality is that humility cannot be turned on and off like a switch. Humility cannot be used as a vehicle to better our message or improve our brand.
In this article I want to focus on principles that will foster humility within one’s life. We cannot offer what we do not have, so the simple answer to the question is to choose humility and then apply the principles that allow it to grow. (more…)
