A Decade Later – Christmas Thoughts

A Decade Later – Christmas Thoughts

It’s just a few days before Christmas. A few weeks ago, Aubrey, my colleague, discovered a Christmas blog post I wrote in 2010. She thought it would be fun for me to compare and contrast my life over the last decade.  In 2010, I had not yet launched my business;...
What Makes A Good Year Good

What Makes A Good Year Good

Over a longer than usual lunch, I met with two team members for a year-end review. One of my colleagues said, “This has been a really good year.” It has been, for so many reasons.  We don’t call the year good because it’s been easy, without challenges.  We faced...
Reflections On Transitions and New Beginnings

Reflections On Transitions and New Beginnings

Our company currently has three job openings posted after some unexpected departures. Watching people leave our company is a bit like watching my oldest daughter finish high school and graduate, with the same mix of pride, joy, gratitude, sadness, and loss. There’s...
Open-Minded Goals

Open-Minded Goals

I love the way our home looks at Christmas. I love the lights and the greenery, the giant tree, the cozy throws and pillows, the sound of jingle bells on every door. It’s warm and welcoming, just the way the holidays should make one feel. But as much as I enjoy it, I...
Why I Keep Putting Off the Holiday Spirit

Why I Keep Putting Off the Holiday Spirit

I’m an “anticrastinator.” What’s an anticrastinator? Well, it’s a word I made up — but I define it as someone who hates to procrastinate. If I have something I need to do, I can’t put it out of my head until it’s done. This has served me well, but has also been...