Hope and inspiration through serendipity
Have you ever had a chance encounter with someone and it turned out unexpectedly great? Wanda Dench and Jamal Hinton met under the most bizarre circumstances – through a wrong number.
Do you get caught up in the comparison trap?
Have you ever been trapped by the comparison game? You know, when you see someone who does what you do and you immediately have judgement like you could do it better?
Where do you see examples of excellence?
Where do you go to see examples of excellence? I just finished speaking at four events for High Point University in North Carolina. If you have not heard of it, check them out (www.HighPointU.org).
What Happens When You Slip Off Your Goal?
Have you ever fallen short of a goal? If you’re like me, of course you have. But a slip doesn’t have to mean a full on abandonment of your goal. The best way to get back on track is to admit your slip to someone you trust, hopefully get the encouragement you need to then get back on track.
Are You Okay? Really? Here’s How You Know You Have Blindspots
Do you have any blindspots? If you have more than one person saying the same thing to you, that would be a clue. For example, lately people close to me have been asking “Are you okay?” and “Be sure to take care of YOU”. After awhile, I thought, I probably should look into this.
How Are You at Asking For Help… Non-Disclosure or FaceBook Official?
My Frenchie has had cancer…twice. Today’s front-row Friday shows how 2 years ago, we handled his cancer diagnosis 180 degrees different than last months’ diagnosis and what we learned from being more open.
Shine Your Light to Brighten a Dark World
Today’s Front-Row Friday comes on the anniversary of the tragedy in Las Vegas called One October. What I learned from this event came from someone who put up a poem at a pop-up memorial for the 56 people who were murdered that day.
Got Conflict? Try This Simple Hack to Reduce Conflict.
If you want to reduce conflict in the workplace or even at home, you can do that with this simple hack. Use this line but make sure you come from a place of inquiry. Gather more information before you react.
Got Optimism? This Woman’s Behavior Was Caught on Tape!
How’s your optimism? Even when you don’t think people are watching? Today’s Front-Row Friday video catches Kallaya Jones who went on a job interview, felt she nailed it, and went into the parking lot and – looked around first – then did the happy dance!
Want to Get Out of a Self-Pity Party? Try Shifting Your Perspective with This Idea.
As we reflect on the 20th anniversary of the attacks of 9-11, I wanted to share a perspective shifting story to help you the next time you are feeling a way that doesn’t serve you. For me, this lesson came when I turned 40 and I was disappointed that I wasn’t farther along in my life – success wise – than I was.