Pivot vs Shift

We talked a lot about shifting and pivoting during Covid… for obvious reasons. And I’m still hearing a lot about shifting and/or pivoting in private conversations with business owners and entrepreneurs. Especially those who have been in business for 10, 15, 20 years or more. It seems like there’s a phenomenon that happens when you…

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Second Quarter

April showers… Spring… The start of the second quarter of the year… All that! And… College Basketball’s Final 4! This is one of my most favorite times of the year. I love most sports. These days, I’m mostly watching… And I find myself more excited than usual for this years Women’s Final 4. There have…

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The Last Thursday of WHM…

It’s been fun thinking about the women who inspire me and who have impacted my life during Women’s History Month… and I still have a few more days to honor a few more specific women. Today is special because I wanted to make sure before the month ended to honor all the women who have…

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Marie Curie… A Beacon of Inspiration for Women’s History Month

As we celebrate Women’s History Month, it’s crucial to pay tribute to the remarkable individuals who have left an indelible mark on the world. Among these is Marie Curie, a pioneer in science whose contributions continue to inspire generations. Her life story embodies resilience, intellect, and a relentless pursuit of knowledge, making her an inspiration for…

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Honoring Robin Roberts

Robin Roberts epitomizes the essence of strength, resilience, and grace. As we celebrate Women’s History Month, it’s impossible not to acknowledge the impact she has had, not only in the realm of journalism but also as a beacon of hope and courage for women everywhere. From her early days as a sports reporter to her…

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Arianna Huffington

In honor of Women’s History Month, I’m sharing some of the women who have inspired me. From a business perspective, Arianna Huffington is one of those women. She is the co-founder of The Huffington Post and is now the founder and CEO of Thrive Global. I love what she’s doing at Thrive where her mission…

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It Ain’t That Serious

Last week, I came across an interview with Queen Latifah and she was asked what the best advice she ever received was. Her response (in much shorter order than she said it) was that early in her career when she was upset about something a member of her team (who is still with her) said…

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I Do It…

(Insert Your First Name) do it! Remember wanting to feel independent and try new things when you were young? If you have kids and grandchildren, you’ve been blessed to watch them grow into (and through) this phase. Think about what that was like… The pure joy of discovery… of accomplishing things for the first time……

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Super Sunday!!

There’s a lot we could talk about regarding the big game that was played last Sunday. Yes, I’m talking about the Super Bowl. There was Taylor and Travis… Usher and the halftime show… Reba singing the National Anthem… Brock and Patrick… Andy and Kyle… And so much more! How about the commercials? $7 million for…

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Do It Anyway… AKA Just Do It!

I went to the gym this past Saturday just to do cardio. Not because I wanted to necessarily. I’m not a fan of cardio. I’d rather lift weights – but I’d already lifted 4 days last week, so it was an off day from weights. I didn’t really want to go. And I could have…

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