The Great Oak Tree….A Parable

The Great Oak Tree….A Parable

There once was a great oak tree that stood tall and mighty. It was strong and proud. It commanded attention as it shaded the landscape around it, while holding birds’ nests and squirrels in its branches. Anyone looking at it could see how majestic it was. One year, a...
Choosing Wisely: Who’s In Your Tribe?

Choosing Wisely: Who’s In Your Tribe?

Recently, a friend told the story of an experience with a co-worker. Reflecting on a client meeting where both were present, my friend was told she needn’t attend any more client meetings, because she wasn’t speaking up and sharing ideas to get more sales from the...
Community: Necessity for Success

Community: Necessity for Success

“If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” African Proverb Is your goal to go fast or go far? Personally, I want to go far. I’d like to go as fast as possible, but I’ve learned that fast can lead to false progress, leading me to places...
Choosing Means Responsibility

Choosing Means Responsibility

“Most of the things that stop us aren’t things we can’t do, but things we refuse to learn.”  -James Woosley Over the past few weeks we’ve talked about choice. Choice in where we focus. Choice in the messages and environments in which we engage. Choice in the words we...
Impossible Expectations

Impossible Expectations

Over the past two weeks, I experienced some new things. I attended training to learn about the Enneagram assessment and the Activate Your Masterpiece Mastermind kicked off. Needless to say, it’s been a busy time with lots of new learning. It’s time to tap the archives...