I've struggled with sugar since I was young. My mom would chat with my great-grandma in her living room, and I'd sneak to the kitchen to get my fix. I still remember hearing Rush Limbaugh as I quietly opened the silverware drawer, lifted the lid off the brown glass sugar container on my grandma's...
Discovering Purposeful Leadership: A Conversation with Greg Woodard
As the host of the Right Now Leadership Podcast, I've had the privilege of engaging with many thought leaders and experts in personal development and leadership. However, my recent conversation with retired Navy chaplain and...
Let me start by sharing a quick story. Back in 2018, I began writing a book without a solid plan in place. It was then that I stumbled upon the idea of a 13-week plan, also known as a 90-day plan. This plan involved setting specific targets for the number of words I'd write each day and week, as...
What holds us back from achieving our full potential?
During the summers when I worked for my dad on the orange farm, I was responsible for cleaning the irrigation lines that watered the trees. This involved running water through the lines and then opening them on both ends to get the gunk...
Several years ago, I heard a sermon that was all about keeping margins. If you picture a piece of paper, it’s easy to visualize the margins around the edges of the page. They are blank. Empty space. To be honest, I don’t remember much about the sermon except that the pastor said to...
I love metaphors. There is something powerful about taking a concept and turning it into a word picture to help you understand what is being explained to you. I think we all can agree we want to grow personally and professionally. We also know we need to have a growth mindset to make this...
Are you looking to expand your network and tap into new avenues of business growth? Building referral partnerships could be the key to unlocking a world of opportunities. Imagine having a network of trusted individuals and businesses who not only believe in your offerings but actively refer...
Meet Sarah, the CEO of a tech startup. With a passion for innovation and a keen eye for detail, Sarah had always been a strong decision-maker. However, as her company grew, she realized that her decisions were sometimes driven by her desire to control every aspect of the business rather than...
Running a small business is no small feat. As a small business owner, you wear multiple hats and navigate through countless challenges. Despite your accomplishments and expertise, there may be times when you doubt your abilities and feel like a fraud. This phenomenon is known as imposter...
I had some fantastic adventures last summer! We completed a hike up at Artist Point (near Mount Baker in Washington State). The pictures are gorgeous, and I learned some great lessons about resilience from an unexpected source. I wanted to share a powerful story with you about our adventure....
I have a mentor who has been sharing good advice on generating conversations with potential clients for several weeks. As stubborn as I am, accepting the advice has taken me longer than I'd like to admit. Does anyone else struggle like I do with this?
He’s been a member of the...
In a world plagued by endless unproductive meetings, it's time to revolutionize how we gather and discuss ideas. By focusing on the feelings and experiences of meeting participants, we can unlock a powerful approach that fosters profound listening, insights, and genuine engagement. Welcome to the...