The Small Gestures Matter

The Small Gestures Matter

This year my husband enjoyed his birthday on a Saturday. When I heard the loud noise from his Blackberry signifying an incoming email, I likely sighed. His position in a government agency requires that he stay connected 24-7. After 12 years, I should be used to the...
I’m Not Ready Means It Doesn’t Hurt Enough

I’m Not Ready Means It Doesn’t Hurt Enough

The words in the title of this post come from a tweet last night from my friend Dan Rockwell, @LeadershipFreak. I retweeted them because they seared into my thoughts. I retweeted them because I have seen them demonstrated in my own life, countless times. Here’s...
Using My Superpowers to Work at Home

Using My Superpowers to Work at Home

Summer break begins. As a stay-at-home/work-at-home mom, I find myself in desperate need of a schedule.  The wild ones are back and I need a plan.  Scheduling things always sounds like a great idea but ends up being a lot of work.  And sticking to the schedule can be...
A Story about Motivation and Blogging

A Story about Motivation and Blogging

There’s nothing like a paycheck to keep you blogging. If you knew that writing a blog post would mean a paycheck, would you write more frequently, more regularly, more enthusiastically, more thoughtfully? Would those dollars and cents be enough motivation to...