Recently, I spent some quality time with someone who has experienced nearly a century of front-row living—my 90-year-old mother. I asked her to share some reflections from her life, and wow… if you ever have the opportunity to sit down with someone in their 90s, do it.
Don’t you hate that feeling of being rushed? Like when you’re running late for a meeting, and suddenly there’s unexpected traffic. You finally show up, but you’re flustered, frazzled, and not quite your best self.
When was the last time you received honest-to-goodness feedback? Did it make your stomach turn a little? Did you immediately want to defend yourself, explain your side, or change the subject?
Let me ask you something: when was the last time you truly recharged? I’m not talking about grabbing a quick coffee or checking out for a weekend just to return more exhausted on Monday. I’m talking about plugging into the things, people, and places that restore your energy—emotionally, physically, and mentally.
Front-Row Friday: Be the Light That Inspires Others
One of the most rewarding benefits of living your life in the front-row is this: you become a source of inspiration for others. And here’s the beautiful part—you don’t even have to try to inspire. Just by showing up fully for your own life, you start illuminating the path for someone else.
Front-Row Friday: Lighten Up – Your Mental Health Depends on It
When was the last time you laughed hysterically?
I mean the kind of laugh where your belly hurts, your cheeks ache, and you’ve got tears streaming down your face. It feels so good, doesn’t it?
There’s a famous Woody Allen quote that says: “Eighty percent of success is just showing up.”
That’s your Front-Row Friday message today: Show up.
For your life.
For your dreams.
For your purpose.
When was the last time you experienced truly exceptional customer service? I’ve been diving into a great book called The Credit Union Way by my friend Lee Silber as part of my prep for an upcoming keynote to a credit union audience. It’s filled with story after story of relationship-driven service—real examples of credit union employees going above and beyond for their members.
There’s a fine line between speaking up for yourself and speaking over someone else. That line is the difference between being assertive and being aggressive—and knowing the difference can transform your relationships, your leadership, and your impact.
A good friend of mine, Mark LeBlanc, is preparing for his fourth Camino de Santiago—a 500-mile pilgrimage from France to Santiago, Spain. It takes about 31 days of walking, day after day, rain or shine, with only your resolve and your backpack to carry you forward.