by Carrie Koens | May 7, 2012 | Inspiration
Growing up in a landlocked state, my childhood dream of being a marine biologist was based more on romance than personal experience. Over the years, I aspired to be a book-loving librarian, a highly respected doctor, a globe-trotting archeologist, and a life-changing...
by Becky Robinson | May 3, 2012 | Inspiration
Today on SmartBlog on Leadership, I am writing about the role a leader can play in inspiring their team members to dream. I hope you’ll click through and read the post. In it, I quote Whitney Johnson, whose book is launching in just 5 days. She writes “If...
by Becky Robinson | May 2, 2012 | Influence Building
I didn’t expect the tears. After all, I chose this. I wanted it. I have been edging toward it for months, trying it on, considering the possibilities of a big change. Comforting the words of a trusted friend, when I asked her if she ever cries over business...
by Becky Robinson | Jan 15, 2012 | Influence Building
A recent realization about work, dreams, and pursuing goals in life. Late Friday afternoon, about a week ago: I had exchanged a few tweets with a long-time Twitter friend while he worked to book speakers for an event. I had ideas for him: connections to make, friends...
by Becky Robinson | Jul 16, 2011 | Inspiration
My oldest daughter is turning ten next Sunday. This decade, my first decade as a mother, has passed impossibly fast. Earlier this year, I had a big idea. I planned to write a book for my daughter as a gift for her birthday. She is a voracious reader and she loves to...
