How to Rise Like a Phoenix After Adversity
The Legend of the Phoenix The Phoenix. A bird of legend. A mythical creature. As legends go, the Legend of the Phoenix is found in many cultures around the world. It was the Greeks who named the bird Phoenix, but…
Perspective Is the Most Important Skill You Can Develop
I used to diagram an accident scene for my public-speaking students when we discussed perspective. It was an eye-opener for most of them. I drew an intersection and two cars that collided. Then I strategically placed several witnesses and the…
It’s Not How Much Time You Have
It’s What You Do With Your Time Do you realize that there are 365 or 366 days in a year 12 months in a year or 52 weeks in a year 28 to 31 days in a month but every…
Are You Ready to Light the Fire of Possibility?
Something sparks your interest. Maybe it was something you saw on television. Maybe it was a compliment you received. Something you didn’t realize about yourself. Maybe your interest was sparked as you were having a conversation or reading something. Something…
Are You Following Your Arrow or Someone Else’s?
The other day I headed out on errands. As I started the Jeep, Kacey Musgraves sang the last chorus of “Follow Your Arrow.” Kacey Musgraves released the song “Follow Your Arrow” in 2013, and its message has rung true for…
The Missing Pieces of the Empowerment Puzzle
I believe that I am a strong, independent woman, and I encourage other women to tap into their inner strength as well as celebrate those women who already embrace their inner strength. A few months ago, I was told by…
