Suppose you want to be successful in your adult years and not just be successful but thrive. Thriving is not a destination. It’s a journey. You can expect challenges (problems) to show up on the journey. Even though the problems can be difficult and scary, they are an…
Relevance is the capacity to connect, be useful, or contribute to a matter at hand. The term relevance is most often used to describe ideas. But, I've also heard people, especially older individuals, uniquely use the word saying, "I just want to…
When a person doesn't meet your expectations for behavior, do they owe you an apology (or vice versa)? An offense occurs when a standard is broken. Offenses are easier to define when it comes to civil laws, moral laws, and commonly…
Did you know that every person on the planet has a special story they’ve created for making sense of life? You need a story as a guide to understanding the world and living in it. Your conscious thoughts and actions as well as your…
It's the most common reason I hear for not engaging in coaching or other personal or professional growth efforts - I don't have time. Some seem to hope that the time needed will magically appear and they will know when…
We’ve had plenty of unusual stressors over the last year. There are the COVID pandemic, historically low temperatures, ice, and lengthy periods without power for us in Texas and other parts of the nation. It’s stressful when you have no…
Are you an executive or business owner? Are you a leader with supervision responsibilities? If you are an executive, owner, or leader, you know the challenges come with the position's opportunity. One of those challenges is the sense of isolation,…
Here are some game changing tips you can use individually, as a family, or as a work team. Don't Waste Your Experiences. Use them. We’ve reached what so many have longed for – the end of 2020. From what I…
"I can't wait until 2020 is over." I've heard this a lot and imagine you have, too. I understand the sentiment, and 2020 is truly a year with few parallels. We have several basic needs that must be met if…
Has anyone ever told you, “Don’t you argue with me”? You may hear the voice of a parent, teacher, or boss in your memory right now. Argument. When you hear that word, what is your first emotion? What is your…
