Fortune favors the brave. This is written on a sticky note and taped to my computer, and it seems to mean a bit more these past few days. War is heavy…no matter which side you are on. I read the story where the Ukrainian woman offers seeds to Russian soldiers, so that sunflowers grow when … Read more
Yesterday is history. Tomorrow is a mystery. Today is a GIFT. That’s why we call it ‘The Present’. How are you making today a gift? What makes you excited for today? How can you implement joy into your day today to make it the best present yet? #EvenConnection#HaveGoodRippleEffect
I am starting to write more about Having Good Ripple Effect and the thing that keeps coming up, is that Good Ripple Effect is about rooting for others…being on their side and sincerely hoping that good things happen to them. What do you think it means to Have Good Ripple Effect? What do you think … Read more
I try to read in between kid pick-ups and drop offs, and yesterday my daughter says to me, “Mom, you’ve been reading that one for a loooong time.” A little part of me was embarrassed (face palm) that she’s right, and the other part of me was glad she noticed. I think I’ll take that … Read more
“I alone cannot change the world, but I can cast a stone across the waters to create many ripples” – Mother Teressa We all have that one thing that we want to change, but how can it change if you keep it to yourself? Spread your ideas. Build your team. Create more ripples! #HaveGoodRippleEffect#EvenConnection “I … Read more
I love working with teams on developing culture and continuous improvement. Today I get to do both for Webinar Week through the @Iowa Lean Consortium / CIRAS. We will be talking about how to create shared team language and those tricky little guys called: attitudes, norms, and beliefs and how they shape how we experience … Read more
I love working with teams on developing culture and continuous improvement. Today I get to do both for Webinar Week through the @Iowa Lean Consortium / CIRAS. We will be talking about how to create shared team language and those tricky little guys called: attitudes, norms, and beliefs and how they shape how we experience … Read more
“We must hope for a brighter future….and then work for it.” Saw this quote and really liked it. “We must hope for a brighter future….and then work for it.” What are you going to do today to work towards your brighter future? Let me know down in the comments! #EvenConnection#HaveGoodRippleEffect
Mock Interviews are my favorite! This week I was able to sit with 8-10 high school students, through the Orbis Program at Ankeny Schools, and I asked them…. What do you want to be when you grow up? I got some of the best answers! Engineering Cosmetology International Law Entrepreneur (Just started my own business … Read more
When I saw this quote, I almost laughed out loud. I can remember times where I have had extreme burnout and other times when I’ve had “boreout”. And I LOVE the idea that, it’s all about balancing what’s meaningful with what’s manageable, because all the seasons of life require a little something different. I LOVE … Read more
