How Is Your 2023 So Far? My theme this year is “insane bravery.” After so many of firsts last year, many of which involved putting myself out there in a big way, I wanted to keep up the momentum. AND! My theme has also helped me see the same insane bravery in others. When a... Continue Reading →
Leadership Lessons from Travel
A winter morning on the Seine from the towers of Notre Dame. Travel is necessary when it comes to everything from clearing my head to resetting my perspective. I plan for a couple of big trips a year and mean them to be real vacations. And if you can get to a totally new place... Continue Reading →
The 1% Rule — Adapted
A few weeks ago, Jim VanderHei in the Axios Finish Line newsletter published an article about Liz Jarvis-Shean, an exec at Door Dash and her leadership principles. While I don’t necessarily think Door Dash is a great role model of a company, I like the idea of pushing yourself to get just 1 percent better.... Continue Reading →
Quotes for 2022
Every year, I add a quote to my weekly planner. Sometimes it's inspirational or about writing or by a famous person in the news. A few years ago, I started typing these up to share with a group of good friends. And, of course, I share them with you! 2022 Motto: Do Big Things January:... Continue Reading →
My Favorite Books of 2022 — A Reading Roundup
I did it! I hit my target of 60 books this year -- and even exceeded it a little. (Update: 64 books for the year) After a few years of reading very little fiction and sometimes very little at all, it feels good to be back in the world of readers. It's funny that I... Continue Reading →
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