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I’ve Got an Unmotivated Mary on My Team…And I’d Like to Smack ‘Em At a recent speaking event, an audience member asked me, “What’s one way to motivate people? I’ve got a few unmotivated Mary’s on my team and I’d love to smack’em…” Although it wasn’t the focus of our session, the question really struck … Read more
I hope your week has been as adventurous as mine—or maybe a bit more relaxing! This past weekend, I took a road trip to Omaha with a friend and our kids, and we made a stop at the zoo. The weather was perfect, unlike those other zoo trips where it’s 100 degrees, and you wonder … Read more
I usually take a day in the summer each year and do a Have Good Ripple Effect Strategic Planning Retreat (Below is my social media post from November of 2021.) Today is my summer “strategic day” for 2024 and I was laughingly reflecting on how much has changed and how much has stayed the same. … Read more
Doesn’t the graphic I posted make it look easy to launch a business? Let’s all have a quick laugh at that, shall we? I’ll be honest, many people think that starting a business is easy and gives you freedom over your life, but in actuality, it takes grit, lots of time, and a good sense … Read more
Gearing Up for Keynote Season! As we head into summer, I’m already dreaming about keynote speaking season which is just around the corner! Reflecting on some incredible moments from this past year, I can’t help but feel energized and ready for what’s to come. One highlight was the Changemakers Luncheon, where I had the privilege … Read more
Do you stress about the second half of the year? I sure do! “Oh no, the year is half over! Have I done all the things? I should have done more! What’s still on the list to conquer? Do I even have a list?” The pressure that I feel (even typing those words) makes me … Read more
Are you habit-stacking? A pretty smart guy named S.J. Scott wrote a book back in 2014 called 97 Small Life Changes That Take Five Minutes or Less, where he talked about the concept of habit stacking, which is taking a current habit and then stacking a new behavior on top. James Clear (also smart and … Read more
Ever thought about writing a book? Yeah, me neither. I never saw myself as an author, or even dreamed that one day, someone would tell me in the produce aisle of my local grocery store, “I bought your book!”, but here we are! If you are in the same boat as me (the one where … Read more
Long post alert! I sent this story, about my friend who hates her leadership role, to my email list a few weeks back and thought I’d share it with you too! I have a friend who hates her leadership role at the moment. Not the “It’s terrible right now, but it’s going to be ok” … Read more
Don’t underestimate the power of Two-Minute Moments! In episode two of the Have Good Ripple Effect Podcast, I talked about the concept of “two-minute moments.” Those brief interactions, which sometimes slip by without notice, leave a significant impact on the lives of others. It’s like they say, “You may never know how long your words … Read more
