The Unexpected and Plans Are Strange Bedfellows
Over the last two weeks, how many moments have you had where you were like, “Wow…this is not what I planned for?” Oof… For many of us, the plans we made in January or February have gone completely out the window. Poof! My good friend, Charlie Gilkey, has a great...
The Unexpected Has Happened, Now What?
When I pressed “publish” on this post, I was supposed to be in my hotel room, in Virginia, resting and getting ready for a presentation. It was scheduled for Monday, March 16. On Thursday, the event was postponed. For all of us, there are things we were...
Do You Ask For What You Want…Really?
Or, do you hedge by asking for what you think you can get? Asking for what I want – boldly, directly, clearly – is a skill I’ve had to cultivate over the years. And while I am much better at it now (and more comfortable with doing so), it’s still a...
Do You See Negotiation as a Chore You Don’t Like?
Starting as early as three years of age, I had chores. At three, I only had to make up my bed every morning. My mother didn’t care if all the sheets fell to one side. But I knew: get out of bed; make the bed. This is true today 🙂 As I grew older, the scope of my...
Everyday, You Say Something With Your Money
Find your voice is an oft-quoted phrase heard especially by those in the speaking, writing, leadership and creative professions. “Find your voice” is usually stated with the intent of helping people discover and articulate what makes them stand out – what makes...
The Spirit and Truth of Independence Is…What?
I seem to be in a season of wanting to explore elusive words that impact many aspects of your (and my) life. Last week, it was the word “simple.” In that post, I talked about how tapping into the power of simple typically goes through a complex process. This week, I...
It’s Simple; Just Focus on What Matters Most, Right?
Last Monday, we kicked off the 4th season of the Comfort Circle™ dinner series with the theme: “A Simple Way to Have a Better Financial Year.” Not only did it seem like a good way to round out the discussion on New Year’s goals and resolutions, but it was also a great...
How to Tackle the Things That Get in the Way
According to the University of Scranton, 92 percent of people who set New Year’s goals never actually achieve them. But, you probably don’t need a study to “tell” you that. A brief look in the rear-view mirror of your life is all you need to know that setting goals is...
It’s the Top of the Year; Are You Making This Mistake?
Happy New Year! It’s 2020, folks! Yes, I know…I’ve just stated the obvious. But, simply because the clock didn’t do anything unusual (the clock strikes midnight every night), the turn from 2019 to 2020 does feel a bit different. To me, it doesn’t...
