Questions are amazing things. They are basically invitations. It’s nice to receive an invitation. Maybe you don’t have time to go to the party or attend the event, but you were invited and given the opportunity to participate…. and that feels nice. A genuine, thoughtful question is the same. It is like rolling out a red carpet to someone, saying "I would like to know what you think or have to say about a certain thing or topic. I am genuinely interested in you." In a fast-pac

Enthusiastic people are fun to be around! Sure, they can be annoying at times, especially if they are enthusiastic about your rival sports team. But, in total, enthusiasm is attractive, exciting, and contagious. Enthusiasm is particularly effective in the workplace, in building relationships, and in creating a joy-filled atmosphere. Why is that? Would you believe that enthusiasm is a holy thing? The word comes from a Greek word meaning “possessed by God.” Even today, the se

Everyone wants to accomplish great things in their lives. Often there are setbacks to navigate, disappointments to work through, and obstacles to overcome but we keep reaching. There is so much good in this exercise and many wonderful things are produced in the pursuit; both tangible and intangible. However, like any good endeavor, if we take it to an extreme and lose sight of the big picture we run the risk of climbing a ladder that is ultimately leaning against the wrong bu

"Something has got to happen. I can’t keep doing this." Have you ever said this before? We all have. Whether it’s a conflict at work or a conversation that needs to be had with a relative, all of us have found ourselves at a point of decision. Unfortunately, all too often that is where it ends. We vent, share our side of the situation with a third party and then dive back into the status quo. Why do we do this? Often it is because we lack the courage to take action or a

There are few things more frustrating and more challenging than being misunderstood. No matter how hard you work to communicate your intentions or explain your actions someone is going to misinterpret your motive and judge your decision. Though this is a universal truth, it is never more true than when you assume a leadership role. It could be as a CEO of a large corporation, the leader of a PTO at a school, or choosing a family activity for all to enjoy. No matter the scale