The places we live, visit, and dream of traveling to all help shape who we are. This week, I’m celebrating two of those places—Iowa and Wisconsin!

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The places we live, visit, and dream of traveling to all help shape who we are. This week, I’m celebrating two of those places—Iowa and Wisconsin! Before moving back to Iowa, we spent nearly a decade in the Badger State, where I grew as a leader, became a parent to two awesome kids, and truly … Read more

Why do ghosts like to ride in elevators?

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Why do ghosts like to ride in elevators? It’ raises their spirits! Weekend speaking events are rare, but this weekend was a busy one—husband out of town, kids’ sporting events, and fall activities in full force. So, when my sister-in-law and nephew offered to spend Saturday with the kids—doing all the running around and painting … Read more

Summer “Strategic Day”

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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

Gearing Up for Keynote Season!

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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

I am on a 30-day sprint!

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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?

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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