Year: 2024

  • Exemplify Personal Accountability

    Exemplify Personal Accountability

    This is the 2nd post in a series on some of the skills needed to survive (and succeed) in the workforce.  We often assume our employees come to us with everything they need to be able to do the job they were hired for.  But that’s not always true!  Sometimes we have to take a…

  • Is Work/Life Balance a Myth?

    Is Work/Life Balance a Myth?

    A couple weeks ago I attended a women’s conference.  One of the conference presentations was a panel discussion.  The facilitator asked the panelists if they believed that work/life balance was a myth? Here are my thoughts… Having a perfectly balanced life is unattainable.  Either work or life will take priority.  With that said, it is…

  • Received

    Received

    Received When someone has the desire to bestow a gift upon you, what do you say? What do you do? Most folks will say, “No, thank you. You don’t have to do anything for me,” or, “Don’t bother yourself. It’s too much trouble. I’m okay.” They wave their hands or shake their heads signifying, no.…

  • We Need to Talk…

    We Need to Talk…

    There are many times in our lives when we need to have a difficult conversation – with a child, a romantic partner, or a colleague. These conversations never get easier, but we can get better at them. (For an in-depth look at these types of conversations, see the link below to an amazing book I…

  • Reignite Your Passions

    Reignite Your Passions

    Reignite Your Passions: A Journey to Rediscover What Truly Lights You Up Have you ever felt like a part of you has dimmed over time, like the spark that once made you feel truly alive has faded? It’s easy to get caught up in life’s demands and lose touch with the passions that once lit…

  • Sons of disobedience

    Sons of disobedience

    Sons of disobedience While growing up, it seemed that I got spanked for just about everything, choosing poorly in language, behavior, and deed. I heard, “Wait until your father gets home,” far too often! I can’t say that at times, the spankings weren’t warranted, but looking back, some were not and seemed severe for the…

  • Reflect on Your Values: Unlocking the Path to a Purposeful, Cageless Life

    Reflect on Your Values: Unlocking the Path to a Purposeful, Cageless Life

    Reflect on Your Values: Unlocking the Path to a Purposeful, Cageless Life In our busy lives, it’s easy to lose sight of what truly matters. Yet, taking the time to reflect on your values can be transformative, guiding you toward a more intentional, fulfilled life—one free from the cages of doubt, fear, and societal expectations.…

  • Handling Rejection Correctly

    Handling Rejection Correctly

    Hi everyone. I hope you’re doing great. Today is Saturday the 14th of September, and I want to do this quick post on the correct way to view rejection. We’re all going to face rejection at some point in our life. Depending on what you do, you may face rejection every day in your personal…

  • On the surface

    On the surface

    On the surface Have you ever seen a planet through a telescope? It is incredibly amazing because we are seeing God’s creation on yet another level. When I was a boy, I looked through a telescope at Saturn. It was so brilliant and perfectly round with its rings encircling it. I recall in my mind,…

  • Addressing Burnout in Healthcare

    Addressing Burnout in Healthcare

    Addressing Burnout in Healthcare: A Leadership Perspective For the first time since 2020, physician burnout has dropped below 50%.  According to a recent study by the American Medical Association (AMA), 48% of physicians surveyed by the AMA, reported feeling burned out.  Despite the improvement, burnout among healthcare professionals continues to be at critical levels. Based…