On this Labor Day weekend, intended since the late 1800s to celebrate a day of rest for those who labor, I’m sending a shout out to all who build, clean, create, fix, polish, protect, serve, teach, unclog, and do other jobs that keep things running, and to those who help them grow. Your efforts to
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Eyes ahead
I was riding my bike and came to an impasse. I had a choice: I could go back and take the main road, or cross this opening in the fence with thick, lumpy tree roots bulging from the earth, and a metal pole sticking up in the middle. I’d faced this in the past. The
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Clutter
This quote really spoke to me, so I’m passing it on to you. Clutter is not just the stuff on your floor – it’s anything that stands between you and the life you want to be living. ~ Peter Walsh
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Loud voices
We’ve seen and heard it happen in meetings. Some people speak up quickly and loud enough to be heard…often. They sway the discussion their way because of how they express themselves. There’s nothing wrong with readily contributing, unless other voices don’t get heard, too. Others may not speak up right away because they’re processing. They’re thinking
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The four F’s
What motto guides you? “Adrian” struggled as a leader in her own business because she was focusing more on her employees feeling valued than paying attention to her own inner voice. When their performance was not up to par, she’d be upset on the inside but then make up for what was needed herself rather
