"Passion is everything. A leader can't inspire without it. When you're surrounded by people who share a passionate commitment around a common purpose, anything is possible." ~ Howard Schultz, CEO of Starbucks Leadership. It's a big responsibility. I signed up for a CEU class thru my alma mater, Columbia Southern University. The class is titled,… Continue reading Are Leaders Servants?
Month: November 2018
What’s in a Name?
"Art is something that makes you breathe with a different kind of happiness." -- Anne Albers I'm not one much for abstract art. To be honest, I stink at discerning different types of arts or periods or whatever they're called. If it wasn't for the JumpStart 5th grade computer program, I would know nothing. I… Continue reading What’s in a Name?
Comfort measures
"There is nothing like staying at home for real comfort." ~ Jane Austen Today is a stay-at-home kind of day. I don't feel good. I'm coughing, my head is stuffy and I don't really want to see anybody. It's a good day to cook. Roast in the crockpot, creamy cucumber salad chilling in the fridge… Continue reading Comfort measures
Life Changing Decisions
"You write your life story by the choices you make. You never know if they have been a mistake. Those moments of decision are so difficult." ~ Hellen Mirren Several weeks ago, I made a decision to pursue a job that I enjoy. My current employer had an opening, so I applied for a transfer… Continue reading Life Changing Decisions
Who You Say I Am
"I keep fighting voices in my head that say I'm not enough. Every single lie that tells me I will never measure up." ~ Lauren Daigle The quote above is from a popular song by Christian artist, Lauren Daigle. The gist of the song is that regardless of how we see ourselves, God tells us… Continue reading Who You Say I Am
Tuesday Thoughts
"Always think outside the box and embrace opportunities that appear, wherever they might be." ~~ Lakshmi Mittal Working nights takes the concept of "normal life" outside the box and puts it somewhere in the margins. For those who do not or have never worked nights . . . you cannot comprehend. Further compounding the problems… Continue reading Tuesday Thoughts
