Life is coming for you! And just like any tangent, rabbit trail, interruption, it does NOT like to be told no. It’s the unwelcome date who shows up without flowers or reservations. So, you better have a plan. 

You don’t teach gratitude at Disney World. Gratitude is taught around the dinner table, at the checkout line, and in all the little moments in between. Seeing what others have done for you, what you actually have, and being grateful for it is the antidote to so many moments of unhappiness. And the launching pad for incredible moments too. And like most skills that will change your life for the better, it is learned. 

I’ve heard people say “I don’t like to read.” That is like saying that you don’t like to eat. You just haven’t found what you like.

My mother gave me the best advice that I have ever received (are you surprised?) right after I got engaged. She said, “When people give you unsolicited, even insulting advice, smile. Thank them for their thoughts. Remind yourself that they love you. And go and do exactly what you want to do.”

We all need friends. (Yes! You, over there in the corner on your smart phone. You need friends too!) Here are five kinds of friends I’ve found that we all need to have on speed dial.

Have you ever visited a friend, consulted at a company, spoken at an event and been overwhelmed by how welcomed and valued you felt? That is the result of someone intentionally exercising the art of hosting. Would you like to make your guest, visiting colleague, or guest speaker feel the same way? Here are some tips for being the best host you can be on any budget!

What we cling to most is often what we need least.

Why do we all love to answer questions? What keeps us from asking more questions? Go ahead, ask me anything.

The best is yet to come only when we understand that what we have isn't best yet.

Five ways you can be a better leader today! We don’t get better by delay but by doing the daily.

It’s easy to dismiss someone you disagree with as stupid, uneducated or crazy. It is much harder to sit, listen, engage, and try to understand another point of view. How do we engage when we disagree? Here is a starting point.

Ever feel like you just aren't getting the most out of what you read? I hear you! Here are some tricks that I use to get the most out of my reading any time of the year! 

The Proverbs tell us to above all else get wisdom. Today, I’ve decided to share wisdom from some of the brave women in my life. They each decided to take their pain and use it for purpose. And in the process have left a legacy for me and so many others.

Impossible isn’t. Here are some ideas on how to tackle the impossible tasks that life tends to throw our way. Here is a hint, it’s all in the approach.

Have a big idea? Well, unless we are dealing with philosophy or politics, ideas don’t matter.  Execution is everything.  Here is what you can do to take your dream from idea to execution.  

That’s a provocative statement, especially in the US.  Growing up, I was convinced that one big idea could move anyone from poverty to prosperity, the shadows to the light, the back room to the pent house.  After spending over ten years working with non-profits, startup companies, and new product launches, I am convinced that ideas don’t matter, execution is everything.  Without execution, ideas don’t come to life.

It's not as crowded as it may seem.