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The Owl's Perch
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What is it about Inner Demons?
posted: May 07, 2021.
The news of Robin William’s apparent suicide this week has many people expressing shock, sadness, compassion and an offer to be a listening ear for those who need help. What Read more -
This One Wild and Precious Life
posted: May 07, 2021.
Mary Oliver wrote a beautiful poem entitled, The Summer Day, which ends with this provocative question: "Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious Read more -
The Unseen Costs of Being Reactive
posted: May 07, 2021.
“The Leadership Circle” developed an assessment tool I use in my leadership development work that has helped guide thousands of leaders to a more effective style of leadership. The tool Read more -
The Importance of Reflection Time
posted: May 07, 2021.
On Easter Sunday this year I decided to do something completely different. Having taught Sunday School for many years, I was pretty familiar with the biblical story both of Jesus' Read more -
Wholeness and Leadership
posted: May 07, 2021.
Being raised in a home where unconditional love was taught and modeled (along with the humanness of not always doing it very well) I was exposed to a sense of Read more -
Assuming Positive Intent
posted: May 07, 2021.
Recently I did something that I was embarrassed about and was caught off-guard by my actions being called out by someone else. When confronted, my internal reaction was to defend Read more -
Forgiveness and Standing Up For Yourself
posted: May 07, 2021.
Is it possible to stand up for yourself at the same time you forgive yourself? Some days this seems like an impossible task for me – the two behaviors often Read more -
The Road of Good Intentions
posted: May 07, 2021.
For the last several years, I’ve shared a daily intention/affirmation with an accountability partner as a way to be more mindful each day as part of an annual intention/goal setting Read more -
Staying Present During the Holidays - A Mindful Gift!
posted: May 07, 2021.
Many holidays are often accompanied by increased depression caused by loneliness, feeling left out or disconnected from loved ones. For years, I’ve known a deep sense of happiness during the Read more -
The Gratitude Challenge - Are You In?
posted: May 07, 2021.
When I was a kid and didn't feel well, one of the activities my mom encouraged me to do was write down a list of 25 things for which I Read more -
Leaders Could Learn a Few Things from Great Moms
posted: May 07, 2021.
Sitting down into my coveted aisle seat after a very full week, I looked forward to the 4 1/2 hour flight to the West coast to catch up on my Read more -
Sometimes You Have to Throw Away the Script
posted: May 07, 2021.
Recently, I was co-leading the final workshop of a six-month project for the managing board of a local company. The curriculum had taken weeks of hard work to refine and Read more -
We All Have an Agenda!
posted: May 07, 2021.
It sounds great not to have an agenda, especially a hidden one, when in conversation with others, right? Recently, I recalled the coach training I received from the Coaches Training Institute Read more -
The Power of Giving and Receiving Acknowledgement
posted: May 07, 2021.
Ever notice how awkward it is for some people to receive a compliment, either because it’s given somewhat backhandedly or because it feels like they are being singled out? I Read more -
Making Decisions Out of Fear - How Fascinating!
posted: May 07, 2021.
In the midst of a difficult conversation or conflict, and even sometimes when I’m simply pressed for time, I often make a snap decision that is often a result of Read more -
Challenging the Status Quo
posted: May 07, 2021.
Someone once told me that the best way not to get into big ruts was not to get into small ones. I took this to heart when, for nearly two Read more
