Whose Shoulders are You Standing On?

When I began writing the acknowledgment page for my dissertation, I found myself reflecting on one of my favorite quotes. Mahatma Gandhi said, “Be the change that you

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The Power of G.R.I.T.

Earning a doctoral degree has been a dream since I was a young girl. So after reaching midlife, I decided go back to school and pursue my dream. The

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Lead a Life of Significance

Have you ever asked yourself the question; “what’s next?” Well, I have… After 20 awesome years in the military, I chose to retire and move to Florida. While

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Develop a Personal Growth Plan

We are blessed to have four wonderful grandchildren, who are as different as night and day. While they have similar interests, they have different gifts and talents. As

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Lead with Confidence

During my military career, I had the opportunity to work with many leaders. Some of the leaders were good, but others were great!So what was the difference? Confidence!

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Maintain a Growth Mindset

As the Commander of a Basic Training Company, I had the opportunity to observe the impact of trainees’ mindset on their success. My Senior Drill Sergeant and I

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Become an Influencer

I attended a conference once where I had the opportunity to listen to a keynote presentation by Joseph Grenny, one of the authors of Influencer: The New Science

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Develop Your Inner Circle

Recently, my granddaughter and I were on our way to the theater to see the play Matilda. As we were driving through the neighborhood of her former best friend,

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Transfer Your Vision

Last summer, we traveled with our family to Barcelona, Spain. One of the highlights of our trip was a visit to the Basilica i Temple Expiatori de la

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Dress for Success

Do you remember the first day of school? While I wasn’t always excited to return to school, I was always excited about the first day of school. Why?

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