We know that two heads are better than one and working through differences makes ideas and execution better, but we resist putting in the work required for true collaboration. Why? Because of our conditioning. The beliefs we hold as an individualistic, immediate gratification society often prevent us from collaborating and put us into behavioral patterns … Continue reading Collaborative Leadership: Beliefs and Behaviors We Must Hold and Exhibit
Collaborative Leadership: What It Looks and Feels Like to Collaborate
Being collaborative is something many of us struggle with, yet it is required to be a successful leader, do meaningful work and have a fulfilling life. So why is it so hard? Many of us don't agree on a definition or have a framework for what it looks and feels like. We have to have … Continue reading Collaborative Leadership: What It Looks and Feels Like to Collaborate
An Offering for Marsha
*The photo is from our favorite trip together, to the Grand Canyon, several years ago. Marsha (my mother-in-law) had an adventurous spirit and we saw it in all its glory that day. The first time I met Marsha was Mother’s Day, a long while after Mitch and I began dating. She welcomed me with open … Continue reading An Offering for Marsha
Wrestling and Wrecking
Opposing viewsopposite feelingswrestling inside. This is my reality with you. Here we are againbut this time it's different. You used to feelso far awayin these momentsof distress. Now, I feel youeverywhere,all the time. Even when I try to run or hideyou find me. When I feel guilt or shameyou wrap me in love. It's uncomfortable,unnerving … Continue reading Wrestling and Wrecking
Ode to Death
Death,you destroyyou do not discriminate. I will allow you to destroy mein moments. Fully and recklesslyconsume mein this one. I allow this so you will not destroy melittle by littleover time. You may win this fightand a few more, but you will notwin this war. Your darkness cannot overtake the light. There is too much … Continue reading Ode to Death
Big Dreams & Simple Pleasures
Here I amNot where I was Not where I could beOn a path Wanting and waitingHoping and prayingFor something more What will I choose? Hustle and striveRest and relaxSomething between What will I miss? What will I sacrifice? What will I let go? What will I allow? What will I accept? What will I invest … Continue reading Big Dreams & Simple Pleasures
Potential & Peace: Finding Our Way to Enough (Part 3 of 3)
What is enough? When will I do enough? When will I be enough? Every one of us wrestles with these questions. The danger is that we seek our validation from external sources instead of finding those answers within us for ourselves. If you haven’t already, go back and read Part 1 of this blog post which walks us through the importance … Continue reading Potential & Peace: Finding Our Way to Enough (Part 3 of 3)
Pockets of Peace
All that isAll that will beRight here No pushingNo pullingJust being Free from desireAn escapeFrom expectation Here to relax and enjoy Expanded momentsFilled with aweBursting with wonder Curios, liberatedOpen to Everything We are wildWe are freeWe are...
Floating in 2023
My One Word for this year was "float," a word I resisted with vigor when it chose me. My heart and mind were firmly set with plans for growth and achievement and there was no room for "floating." Yet, I had learned from previous years that when we word keeps coming back to me, it … Continue reading Floating in 2023
Power of Beliefs
I am not safe. This is my truth. Eyes darting. Heart pounding. Protection at all costs. Keep out. Stay there. You're too close. He hurt me. You will too. Everyone willIf I let them. I'm so lonely...So I tell you,"Go away!" Isolation. Greed. Anger. Hate. These are my refuge. This is what I now. I … Continue reading Power of Beliefs
Grit, Gratitude, and Grace 