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Failing Forward…

We were recently sifting through old photos and this gem showed up. Aren't those giant and slightly slanted bangs fabulous?! And it got me thinking...
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Thank You Merkle Retirement Planning!

BIG thanks to one of our amazing Rising Tides Sponsors, Merkle Retirement Planning! The Merkle team knows the power of connection, knowledge, and community...they Have...
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Thank You for Being on this Journey with Me!

So it's my birthday today! (Quick check your window, it's definitely not snowing, right? #SpringBirthdayPreferred) But you know what? Birthdays always make me feel incredibly...
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Where Are We Heading? How Are Things Going?

"I know, asking people to pause when scrolling through social media is a big ask. But hey, this quarter is coming to a close… think...
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Take a Day Off!

Is Mother Nature on break? This morning, I woke to sleet hitting the window, which then turned to snow (I thought we were done with...
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Maximizing Time, Energy, and Effort with IACP!

I’m excited to be BACK with the IACP: Iowa Association of Community Providers this year! I’ll be talking about managing change and the art of...
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What was the best compliment you ever received that confirmed your ripple effect?

After every speaking engagement, I hand out surveys to gather feedback and testimonials, no matter the size of the audience (from a thousand people to...
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Perception of Motivation…

I was recently talking about motivation with my 12 year old son, and his perspective was fascinating… His explained (in a very certain voice) that...
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