What are you doing today to personally enrich your life? Are you willing to redirect a segment of your routine, and explore the possibility of experiencing something different? What is holding you back? Is it the fear of the unknown, lack of knowledge, or potential disappointment? What if the opposite occurred such as joy, pride, a sense of accomplishment, personal growth and greater wisdom? How would you know what the outcome could be if you never try? When was the last time you were ....

TAGS: growth / perspective / spontaneity / gratitude /

Have you ever been down in the dumps, questioned your life’s purpose, failed at something and subsequently asked yourself, where do I go from here? We all reach periods in our life that challenge our very being and force us to take actions that are difficult and even frightening. It is the choice to take those daunting actions that will forever solidify the nature of your character, your own self-acceptance and self-respect. The unknown crossroads we all encounter bring forth life lessons ....

TAGS: growth / perspective / resiliency / leadership / values /

What is the current state of your personal valor? How brave are you? Are you brave enough to make the right decisions for your life, to confront your own internal struggles, to take ownership for your past, present and future? Are you brave enough to stand up for your personal convictions and beliefs when there may be some around you who wish to undermine you as a person? Valor is defined as, "boldness or determination in facing great danger, especially in battle; heroic courage; ....

TAGS: courage / resiliency / perseverance / accountability / goals /

We normally tend to think of being vulnerable as a weakness, and when it pertains to an outside force that threatens us physically and emotionally that would be correct. However, being internally vulnerable can be a positive characteristic as it relates to a willingness to take ownership for your own mistakes, weaknesses, failures, and internal challenges. It takes strength and courage to be exposed and allow yourself to be vulnerable to what others may, or may not think of you. To be  ....

TAGS: vulnerability / resiliency / humility / accountability / leadership / values / perspective /

What attributes are needed to be an effective leader? There are many you could list, but there are several, when working together, create a formula for success both personally and professionally. With the increasing uncertainty in regard to our Nation’s economic, social, and political future it will be ethical, principled and common sense leadership that will save the day. In any venue where leadership is needed, finger pointing, personal agendas, dishonesty, egotism, bias and a reluctance ....

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