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Ready, Set, Delegate!
Effective delegation is a powerful tool that can transform the way you work. With better delegation skills, you can focus on tasks that align with your strengths and expertise, ultimately enhancing your productivity and profitability. Delegation is not just about [...]
Everything Has Changed. Now what?
As we enter a new year, it is relatively easy to tap into a positive outlook and fuel dreams and goals with hope and excitement for doing something new. But when life drops change on you, positive vibes may seem [...]
Walking the Labyrinth of Life
During a recent visit to Tucson, Arizona, I encountered a labyrinth on my morning walk. I had walked this particular labyrinth before, but this time it had something new for me. Pink Desert Willow blossoms welcomed me at the labyrinth [...]
What Does the New Year Mean For You?
Many cultures and religions place special significance on the dawning of a new year. It is a time to reflect on the past, and envision the year to come. It can be a time of atonement, renewal and fresh [...]
And So It Goes…
This is a year of transition, challenge, and joy for me and my family. It has taken every last bit of organization, management, and productivity skill that I have, and then some. In the past I would have lavished [...]
Intentions and Horizons
My family had a ski boat when I was growing up. It was a 1967 low profile 16 foot Tahiti, white with sparkling gold flake trim, 150 horse power Mercury outboard engine and a chrome ski pole. It was set [...]
Finish the year strong!
As a proud Double Duck and Mama Duck to my older son Joey, it was fun to tour my favorite college campus with my son Sam this past week. After a difficult football season, we love our Ducks! Several years [...]
Pace Yourself
In the depths of the pandemic in 2020, a friend's 15-year-old daughter spent time with friends by taking walks. Over time, these walks got longer and longer, and eventually turned into running. The girls decided to train for a [...]
The Cure for Deadline-Driven Motivation
"I'm a bit disorganized but I do well with deadlines." Sound familiar? Our culture of busy-ness and overwork makes it easy to put so much on our plates that we just run from due date to deadline and back again. [...]
Burnout, Rest and Support
The word I've heard daily in this new year season is not "Resolution," "Motivation" or "Goal." It is "Burnout." I hear it from clients, colleagues, inquiries for presentations, in the media, and from friends and family members. It can be [...]