Teaching at Drake University has been awesome, and as we’re winding things down, I’ve been thinking about how my students amaze me. Over the semester, my students learned about things like: – The power of their network and why the people they know really matter over the course of their careers – Their Ripple Effect … Read more
We’ll talk all about how to: Celebrate, Build Culture, Communicate, and how to stay Resilient! Tomorrow, I will be at the NICC 2023 Administrative Support + Staff Day! I’ll be leading a session on having a Good Ripple Effect. This will be a day of celebration but also a boost for their continued leadership development. … Read more
I got a text this morning (thanks Jess Ekstrom for the automated encouragement – if you haven’t heard of her, you should) that said: It’s a new month and there are 90 days left in 2023. What’s one word you want to use as your intention to round out the year? My first thought was, … Read more
This rings true whether it’s finishing a task or project, planning anything really (vacation, party, event), or even keeping a perfect house. Choosing peace above perfection will always lead to a happier and more fulfilling life and work environment. Work hard, but don’t let “I want it to be perfect” be how you measure life… … Read more
Instead, lean into good habits and learn to prioritize (there are some really great books out there to read). Here’s a truth about “catching up” that we all deep down KNOW… but don’t always believe: You’ll never really catch up There will always be more things. Always. The sooner we come to terms with this, … Read more
I used to wait for permission….. I’ll share a secret with you, it will never come. People are busy living and you should be too! Stop dreaming about your bucket list and start living it! #youhappentotheworldnottheotherwayaround
So, Labor Day made me curious…. What is the history of this holiday? Turns out, the origins of this holiday can be traced back to the late 19th century, when advocates for workers’ rights pushed for establishing a national holiday to acknowledge the laborer’s contribution towards the growth, prosperity, and overall welfare of the United … Read more
It’s true what they say, “Grandparents are like magicians. They can create wonderful memories for their grandchildren out of thin air.” And those memories we keep… My Grandpa Bill was one heck of a guy! For as long as I can remember, he was helping and fixing and chatting his way through the community. His … Read more
Today’s MY day to go back to school. What do you think? Did I nail it? We’ve been busy getting back into a new school routine, and this time I’m in the mix as well as a professor. I’m excited to teach the skills and tools that I didn’t get exposure to “back in my … Read more
