How many times have we said that to siblings? Or heard it from our children? Or said that to our parents? Better yet…. have your parents said that to you? My Momma has. Let’s be honest. We, at times, don’t like to think that anyone is the boss of...
Read moreEncourage One Another
“Be an Encourager. The world has enough critics already.” Encouragement. Everybody needs it, even if we don’t realize it – or want to admit it. We often say in our house, “We don’t do negative” and taught our children the impact of encouraging...
Read moreThey Broke The Mold When They Made You
Laughter is good for the soul. Science tells us laughter increases endorphins and releases serotonin –kinda like a natural high. Many people have told me they love my laugh. A teacher or two have told me they don’t. What I have to say about that...
Read moreYou Just Don’t Know ‘til You Get There
About 18 months ago, I started on a journey and had no idea how it would change my life. I went in for an elective surgery and it ended up surgery gone wrong. After 5 months, 4 surgeries, home health, and physical therapy, I came through it with...
Read moreGo ‘Head On
One of the biggest challenges as a manager is to move people in the right direction. We share the vision with our staff, educate them, listen to their concerns, and then everything works out, right? Wrong. It seems people have their own ideas...
Read moreMomma Said That’s Life
All my growing up years, and to this day, I’ve heard my Momma say, “That’s life”. Those words usually came after some disappointment or wondering about uncertainty of what is to come. How many times do you hear people say, “ That’s Life” when...
Read moreMomma Said You Teach People How to Treat You
As a new manager, I once worked for a very bright and accomplished director. There was only one problem. In group meetings, she would often raise her voice and address the whole group when the issue was only with one or two managers. That drove...
Read moreMomma said, The Way You Start a Marriage is the Way You End a Marriage
I didn’t fully understand that until I was married. Here’s the thing. Marriage is hard. And it’s work. Anyone who says it’s not is not being real. But it’s worth it. And it’s about setting expectations early on. My grandmother was a mother to...
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