Life

Bad bosses have a way of adding to your stress and making your work harder. Recently, Korn Ferry published a study that showed 76 percent of people feel their workplace stress was affecting their relationships. And, in my experience, it’s because there is a sense of loss of control. Meaning, that people who feel in... READ MORE

If you know me, then you realize I often say that there’s a disaster happening in someone’s life every day, and you might not even know it. As a nation, we’ve recently watched the heartbreaking images as Hurricane Harvey battered Texas relentlessly. People lost their lives, and many lost all of their worldly possessions. The images... READ MORE

Last week I received great news that I’d like to share with you because of my supporters, including my team, who are the reason I have some great news to report to you. I was accepted into the Forbes Business Development Council, which is an invitation-only community for senior level sales and business executives. I... READ MORE

As I’m writing this in my office, I see images of people young and old, walking through floods with all of their worldly possessions in bags on small boats or being carried in their hands. Some also take their dogs and cats in their arms. I’ve seen news footage of seniors sitting in nursing homes... READ MORE

Not too long ago someone wanted to know if she should follow her passion and teach, or take the “comfortable” job that was offered to her. My reply was simply this, “Did you know that adjunct professors make about $22,000 a year? Can you live on that?” “No,” she said. “So that might be your... READ MORE

As another summer will soon be drawing to a close, and as we get ready for a busy time of year, I’m grateful. I came across an old poem the other day called “The Summer Day” by Mary Oliver, and I want to share part of it here with you. Tell me, what else should... READ MORE

Yesterday I had an awesome day. It was my birthday. But, this post isn’t about my birthday. It’s about something that stayed with me during the entire course of the day and perhaps you’ve experienced it in your own life. On social media alone, I received over 700 birthday wishes at last count. I am... READ MORE