A Reason for Being

A Reason for Being

My husband is turning 40 tomorrow. We celebrated with a few friends last night, and have plans to enjoy a fun day out tomorrow. It is a milestone birthday, but I don’t expect any monumental upheaval. We met during college, so I have now known him about half his...
More Ways to Have Your Best Year Ever

More Ways to Have Your Best Year Ever

Earlier this week, I shared two tips about how to have your best year ever: Cut out the complaining. Do what you can to make someone’s day extra special. Here are two more ideas: Start with a plan, but be flexible. We all have some non-negotiables in our days....
How to Have Your Best Year Ever

How to Have Your Best Year Ever

Today is the first day of classes at Mountain State’s main campus in Beckley, WV. Even though I am not on site in Beckley, I am excited to see what the new school year will hold for MSU and our students. I have written before about how I love new beginnings. For...
Organic Leadership Development

Organic Leadership Development

I am honored today to have the the post that launched LeaderTalk reposted with a fresh introduction by Dan McCarthy at Great Leadership. Dan has been an encouraging supporter for LeaderTalk since the blog’s launch. I had the pleasure of talking with Dan on the...
Making a Plan for Leadership Learning

Making a Plan for Leadership Learning

Every week I find more sources of leadership learning online. Through the recommendation of friends and links on Twitter, I am discovering new sources of insight, wisdom, and interest. But my computer time is limited. In addition to writing and promoting LeaderTalk...