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In this blog series, I pose questions to challenge old ways of thinking and provide stories to give you a broader view of your life and career. I share what informs and inspires me as a way to help elevate your perspective as you move toward the life you’ve imagined. 
How to Prepare for Short Staffing
I grew up in Minnesota where almost every town, big or small, has some sort of hockey rink. One thing that makes hockey unique is the Power Play. This happens when a player commits a penalty and has to sit out of the game for 2-5 minutes depending on the severity of...
Finding Your Joy
Have you experienced something incredible, maybe even life-changing? Maybe it was a huge “Aha” moment. Or a delightful experience that gave you a new perspective. But when you try to share that experience with someone else, they don’t see what you did. It’s not as...
Shedding – The Key to Facing Challenges
I recently attended a Masterclass for musicians led by jazz guitarist Dan Wilson. For those of you wondering, I don’t play any musical instruments. I simply find musicians incredibly creative and jump at the opportunity to understand more about their world. Dan talked...
3 Questions to Move Your Business Forward This Year
At the start of a new year, I always ask my clients, “Where do you want to be on December 31st?” Knowing where you want to end up helps you align your actions toward a goal. But it’s hard to define the end goal. You sense something needs to change or feel there’s...
Can You Sum Up Your Year in a Word?
If you’ve followed me for a few years, you know I don’t set goals for the new year. Instead, I pick a Word of the Year. One. Single. Word. Full disclosure – I did have some specific goals going into 2024. I wanted my work to reach more people. The idea of publishing a...
Moving Beyond Fear
Fear is a master at keeping you stuck. It keeps you from lifting your head to see things differently. It keeps you from soaring. Fall is a time for harvesting what benefits us and letting go of what doesn’t. As 2024 comes to a close and you look towards 2025, it may...
Accidental. Extraordinary. Kindness. – Once Upon a Time
"You have a talent that is unique . . . so unique that there's no one else alive on this planet that has that talent." -Deepak Chopra, The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success It’s easy to look at yourself and not believe this quote. Because your unique talents come so...
Is Everyone on Your Team Scoring Touchdowns?
If you follow me, you know fall is my favorite time of year. And, more specifically, football season. I love the stories behind what makes teams great. Right before Covid locked everything down in 2020, I had a chance to tour the Dallas Cowboys stadium. Our tour guide...
Breaking Out of Your Comfort Zone
“As you move outside of your comfort zone, what was once the unknown and frightening becomes your new normal.” -Robin S. Sharma I’m fortunate to be friends with a jazz musician. He plays the keyboard and has a local band. His guitarist is really talented and keeps...