• Social Enterprise

    I recently heard a CEO speak about how he took an investor’s one million dollars, bought some real estate, and repaid the investor completely plus a thirty percent return on investment within five to seven years.  This was no small feat in the current challenging economy.  It is incredible to…

  • Compassionate Objectivity

    When we can step out of our point of view, our emotions, and our expectations to see a situation from another’s point of view it is powerful. We now have a clearer idea of intent. We have an idea about what the other person is looking for or fearing might…

  • Prisoners in Stone

    I saw the angel in the marble and carved until I set him free. - Michelangelo Michelangelo's Prisoners in Stone represent our true selves stuck and stifled and trapped. By chipping away what is not us, we can be released into a joy-filled, authentic, purposeful life.

  • The Politics of Personal Power

    “The biggest way people give up power is by not knowing we have it to start with.”  Alice Walker said that and Jill Stein, Green Party presidential candidate, quoted her last night at the conclusion of the invisible presidential debate.  This was the debate between the four independent party presidential…

  • Uncover Your Mission

    By starting from the inside out, a business can truly identify their unique offering and purpose which leads to precisely targeted marketing and truly unique differentiation, which are both keys to business success

  • Thank You for A Wonderful Life

    Heather* knew she was adopted, even before she understood what being adopted truly meant.  Heather loved the couple who adopted her and they loved her back.  That was all she needed to know.  As Heather grew up, her mother told her it was perfectly fine and understandable if she wanted…

  • The Shoemaker’s Children

    Let me start with a big thank you to all of those who voted for me in the Next Greatest Speaker and Author competition.  Your vote, support, and kind words mean so much to me.  I truly appreciate your compassion and encouragement during this competition.  Unfortunately I have not made…

  • Questions & Answers

      Do you have questions about life, the universe, and everything? Do you want to know how to handle or make it through a difficult situation? Do you need guidance around next steps for your business? I’m here to help.  Ask your question in the Reply section below and I…

  • Grow Up America

    Creating false information to hurt someone sounds like a third grader in the school yard.  Nope, it was our fellow Americans. If you have not yet heard about the innocent hug which led to ugliness, check it out here or on other news sources. I understand we have differing political…

  • Next Greatest . . . Me

    First and foremost, I would like to thank all of those who voted for me in the Next Greatest Speaker and Author competition.  Your vote, support, and kind words mean so much to me.  I truly appreciate your compassion and encouragement during this competition.  Unfortunately, or perhaps fortunately, I have…