Smart People Ask for Help
There is an important life lesson that I keep learning, then forgetting, then learning all over again, and it is simply this: I can achieve so much more with the support of others than I can … Read More
Get Back to School, Always
Back to School is one of my favorite times of year, and walking through the corner drugstore today I found myself fighting the urge to buy a few school supplies – an Elmer’s glue stick spoke … Read More
Dear Career Changers – TGIF!
{I shared this on Friday with my Facebook page fans but thought my LinkedIn followers might also be able to relate…} And who hasn’t heard the term, TGIF? I had my head down for so long … Read More
Conquer Your Fears, Don’t Let Them Stop You!
Yesterday I played hooky and spent the day riding roller coasters at Six Flags Great America. Or I should say “trying” as the weather did not cooperate and I actually only rode two. Fear didn’t stop … Read More
What Will You Give Up for Your Dreams?
Are you coachable? Are you committed? Are you willing to make sacrifices now to realize your dreams? What Will You Give Up? As I type, my friends are a street festival rocking out to live music, … Read More
Dare To Dream Bigger with Passion and Persistance
I was going to write this post about my beloved Chicago Blackhawks. The napkin, battered as it may be, comes from one of the winning games I was fortunate enough to see from a skybox at … Read More
Move in the Direction of Your Dreams
I saw a good friend’s post in my Facebook stream that simply said, “I’m feeling glum today…” And I realized I was too. I can’t put my finger on it – on the “why” – but … Read More
What Do You Want to Be When You Grow Up?
This past weekend I was blessed to meet a dear friend of 20 years who I seldom see for lunch at the Drake. Bellini in hand my friend turned to me and asked, “Did you know … Read More
You Have Unlimited Talents, Tell Your Story
You have unlimited talents, you just need to tell your story. No one can know all that you know until you tell them. Your talents can be varied and many, but until you know how to … Read More
I’m Happy Being Me, Celebrate and Share with the World
I’m Happy Being Me What would you do for a living if you could start over? So many people tell me that they would do something different if it weren’t for the money. Or the kids. … Read More