How to support the black community when you aren’t one of them
If you are not black - and especially if you are white, you may silently struggle with not knowing what to do to show your support of the black community.…
Micromanaging is a good thing?!?
As a person who spends most of her time thinking about ambitious goals - my own or the goals of those I serve - I'm always on the lookout for…
The Spark of Stark
If I were to rank order my favorite months, January would be near the bottom of the list if it weren't for football playoffs (Go Bills!) and the promise of…
Don’t Go It Alone
When you are pursuing anything meaningful in your life that requires changing your habits and/or facing challenges along the way, your path to success will be easier, quicker, and more…
Taking Care of You Takes Care of Others
Let me get this out there right away: self-care IS other-care Photo by Alisa Anton on Unsplash While arguably overused, the oxygen mask analogy remains valid. You can't take care…
Why You Need to Pursue Ambitious Goals
I have a core hypothesis that is derived from the following assumptions: Accountable people have a growth mindset. People with a growth mindset are in continuous pursuit of learning and…
Frustration with Slow Progress
I recently finished a new book by Mattaniah Harp: Rise: Fundamental Patterns of Servant Leaders, a collection of short meditations. I selected a sample of six and asked my Facebook…
When and How to Say NO
Many people find it difficult to say no to requests for their time, talent, or treasure. It seems this is particularly difficult for those who embrace personal accountability and service…
Don’t Waste Your Quarantine
I write this amid the COVID-19 pandemic, when many of us in the United States and around the world are weeks into a homebound mandate, where our departures are limited…
Glorious Discretionary Time
Discretionary time is a precious resource. How often do you own your day? How often do you get to decide what you do and when you do it, according to…