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A friend sent me this picture with the caption “Guess who wants to read Joy is My Job before bed?” And immediately I was tearing up… Goes to show, that you are never to young (or old) for a little more Joy! #JoyIsMyJob #nevertooyoung #nevertoold
I love this question! It has made me pause and rethink the whole process of gift-giving this holiday season: Would I rather give the traditional sense of a gift… or gift an experience? Heck, you can even blend them together! Give a flip book with ideas like “play a game with the family” – sort … Read more
Maybe my goal for the new year should be a photo without windy hair! Yesterday I had a great time talking with Megan Reuther on Hello Iowa about goal setting in the new year! If you have a minute, take a listen (video link).
As 2023 comes to a close, I’ve been thinking about what word or phrase I’d like to use to shape my mindset for 2024. And for some reason, the phrase for me has been “surf the waves…” I think it sounds kind of corny but I picture a surfer getting up on their board, riding … Read more
IRL… I have heard a number of people tell me that in 2024, they are looking for more “in real life” (IRL) connection. The kind where you swap ideas, laugh, learn, and evolve together. And that is what continues to fuel my passion for bringing people together! If you are ready to kickstart 2024, consider … Read more
A gas leak, microwave fire, and hole in the wall…. Have you ever been two things at once? This week was full of that for me! There were moments where I felt on top of the world and simultaneously not. It started when we went to put out holiday decorations on our porch around 9:00 … Read more
OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT I’m launching my podcast in 2024! I’ve been busy recording some episodes, mapping out the overall plan, and pulling everything together… and it’s crazy exciting. If you know me, I am never short on talking topics But you know what? I’m mostly excited for The Have Good Ripple Effect Podcast to give space … Read more
Ready to spread some holiday joy? We’re six days into December, and it’s not too late to grab “Joy Is My Job” for a friend! If you have anyone who could use some joy this holiday season, or you’re staring at those stockings and know they need to be stuffed… “Joy Is My Job” makes … Read more
What if the world had ZERO organization??? Imagine NO prioritization or delegation. You simply showed up at work, and everyone did whatever seemed best at the moment… No leaders… no coordination… just one big free-for-all. Can you IMAGINE the chaos? The truth is, whether we like it or not, organization, prioritization, and delegation are very … Read more
Friday, we rolled out the “blue carpet” for 80 Drake University students and community members to network and connect! Though I have hosted student connection events a number of times, it never gets old seeing students jotting down notes and hearing community members sharing advice, stories, and their career journeys. It’s as they say, “Legacy … Read more
