When we work at a fast pace and run hard all day, it can be difficult to be really present. It can be even harder to find and extend out those moments of joy or celebration – to really pause and hold ourselves there. We get lost in our fields of busy. Work. Kids. Fur… Continue reading Grit & Gratitude – Fostering Resilient Leadership
This year has been so tumultuous that this holiday season feels a bit abnormal. Similar to other people in our community, we will be celebrating our holiday dinners with less people at our table due to a myriad of reasons: travel changes, the safety of high risk family members, and the various other challenges that… Continue reading Gratitude, Grace, And Grief
I’ve been reflecting lately on steadiness. Specifically, the value of finding “Steady” in the midst of chaos, unrest, and disarray. Steady doesn’t mean everything has to be good or positive, nor does it require us to be calm at the moment. It’s more of a recognition that despite the chaos, things are either “ok” or… Continue reading Focus to Steady
We are in a moment of unknown. This applies to our immediate families, close communities, the wider community, our neighbors and world. It can be difficult to focus and stay steady at such times. Our minds may be racing with scattered thoughts, concerns and fears, or we may feel frustration or annoyance at the unexpected… Continue reading How to Work in Unstable Times
The front of my refrigerator is a well-loved canvas. Crayon colored pictures cover nearly every bit of silver to be found – no doubt, a common scene for parents everywhere. However, in the upper left-hand corner, it holds a drawing of my own. It’s a simple picture of a house, family, and two words written… Continue reading Resilience at Work Reminders for Good Management (and Parenting)
