Today I’m excited to interview a couple, Lori and Steven McClure. They are the authors of a new book, 15 Ways to Make Love Impossible. I know you are going to enjoy both of them as they share honestly and transparently about their journey. Key Ideas: Part 1: Interview The importance of being proactive with…
read moreIt was the summer of 1984 and I was an intern in Washington D.C. My job included weekly briefings at the White House, research that would be presented to the Supreme Court and now this! I, along with 3 others were waiting to be ushered in to take a private meeting with Congressman Jack Kemp. Former professional…
read moreMy girlfriend is a kindergarten teacher in a local charter school. Several years ago she was really having trouble with one little guy. So in early October she pulled him aside and said, “Buddy, I need your help. You are the smartest kid in this class, and I need you to help me show the…
read moreDo you know you are a gardener? Every day you have the opportunity to cultivate a relational garden that will flourish. A flourishing garden is a safe environment and it promotes clear, honest and productive communication. Take the mini-quiz and see how your garden is flourishing: Quiz: Has anyone ever told you they “didn’t know how you would take…
read moreHow many times have you heard the phrase, “It’s not what you say, it’s how you say it.”? It seems like a million times. But guess what, it’s true! Yesterday I gave you some suggestions for powering up the way you deliver your message with regards to your volume, pitch and rate. Today I want…
read moreShe came up to me after class and waited in line to visit. My first impression of her was really good. She was dressed professionally and had really cute shoes. She had a charming smile. And then she opened her mouth and began to speak. Oh. My. Disaster! It was as if I were speaking…
read moreThis is a throwback for sure (remember when Andre Agassi had hair!)…but is it still true? We could debate this idea for eons, but when all is said and done, the bottom line is that our image plays a powerful roll in how we interact with others. My guess is that most of you reading this…
read moreToday I’m so excited to interview Amy L. Sullivan. She is such a fun and inspiring woman. Her blog Amy L. Sullivan is full of practical ideas for living life full of intention and purpose. We also talk about her brand new book, When More is Not Enough – How to Stop Giving Your Kids What…
read moreWhen you think of the most charismatic person you know, my guess is it’s someone who is confident, positive, widely read, engaging and encouraging. They seem to light up a room when they come in and everything is a little bit dimmer when they leave. Sometimes people say charisma is something you’re either born with…
read moreThe first thing I noticed were the shoes. Darling. Definite. Daring! It was the first day of kindergarten roundup and I knew nobody. But right after I noticed the shoes, I noticed the lady wearing them. She had a big smile on her face and she was laughing with her son. When she saw me watching…
read moreThe wonderful Nester has created this challenge opportunity to write on a topic for 31 days. Yes, 31 days!! It’s a writing project where bloggers write 31 days on a subject of their choosing. You might even see it on social media as #write31days. I’m already behind! I thought it would be so terrifying terrific to…
read moreToday we interview Colleen Orme. Colleen is actually a friend from my Langley High School years in Virginia. She is a not only a mom to 3 darling boys, now young men, she is also a talented writer and columnist for Beliefnet. I know you are going to love her as I do after…
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