Life can be hard. Whether we like it or not, life gives us difficulties to overcome (some more than others). Turns out, we need challenges in order to grow. If there’s no challenge, there’s little to no growth. Challenge, mixed with awareness, willingness, and courage...
In my last post, I shared about a hugely humbling hike that I inadvertently ended up on during my first-ever solo backcountry trip in June 2019. In the post (if you haven’t read it, click here), I shared the secret ingredient I unintentionally found for dealing with...
It’s not a matter of if you will get to a breaking point with frustrating people and situations. It’s a matter of when. Everyone winds up with their back against the wall, frustrated and overwhelmed, at various points in their life and work. We all need a strategy...
Get Your Team To Perform Better, Through Praise Who doesn’t stand a little taller, or perform better, when someone praises their good work? Most people do. So, why don’t more leaders use praise throughout the year? Could it be that we, as leaders of teams and...
In January of 2017, Casey graduated from college and took a part-time assistant coaching job at a local university. Having just helped her swim team make it to the championships after an eight-year lull, Casey was excited to earn a paycheck doing the work she loved...
