Have you heard of the book The Five Love Languages by Gary Chapman? If you haven’t, the basic premise of the book is that we all are wired more highly towards one of the five love languages and we function best when we receive it. The five love languages are…

Do you spend a lot of time at work preparing? You know, like preparing for the next meeting. Preparing for a presentation. Preparing to LEAD a meeting. Preparing a document for your boss. If you are in sales, you have to prepare for your sales calls. Even if your vocation…

I don’t think that will work.” “Why would you even suggest something like that?” “He doesn’t even have any idea of what he is talking about.” “Why don’t they change the way our company does things?” Complaining complaining complaining! We all have heard it (even have been a big part…

This was a good week for me at my job.  Even though I am still learning my way around, I was able to get some things done that were critical to our short-term and long-term success.  I also had several opportunities to learn from other leaders within the organization, and…

We have family visiting us this week and it has been great. We love when people come to see us (especially our family!), and our kids do as well. This week has seen our kids super excited to spend times with their grandparents – they have so much fun together!…

How many times were you late to a meeting this week?  How many times did your family have to wait on you for dinner because you didn’t come home at the time you said you would? I don’t have a good track record of being on time.  This week was…

Many times I just go through the motions when I am trying to complete a task. Have you ever done that? I will start doing something without even thinking, and then my mind starts to wander while I am trying to do it. Whether it is washing the dishes, sweeping…

I read something this week from a blog by Dan Miller that reminded me of some sayings that I have heard many times before, but haven’t heard in awhile: “You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with.”  Jim Rohn “Your income will be the…

With every new year, it always gives a me chance to reflect on the one that just passed.  What happened, what was accomplished, how well things went.  I have a lot to be thankful for in 2012!   There were a lot of positive changes that took place in my life…

During my recent transition, I have found myself struggling at times with what I should do, how I should approach things, and which way to turn. My attitude has not been the best with my family at times. Decisions have been harder. I am frequently running on empty. Since accepting…