I’m a learning junkie. To dive into a book, to be transported to another world where I can surf and learn at leisure, is my idea of bliss. Which is why I have an annual goal to read a minimum of one book a month. I begin each year with giddy anticipation of what I’ll learn and I close … [Read more...] about Have you read any of these, my top five favourites reads from 2018?
Well hello! It’s a new day, a new year. It’s a fresh page, in a new chapter. As this year starts to unfurl I have a mysterious story, with a surprising twist for you that’s been 20 years in the making. See if you can you tell what’s a bit unusualabout it (no worries, I’ll fill you in at the end … [Read more...] about A mysterious story with a twist, 20 years in the making (+ a unique gift)
It’s the season for celebrations. Wherever this finds you may you find reasons to celebrate: from loud, raucous celebrations with many people present to quiet, solo celebrations …from big, grandiose reasons to celebrate to small, quiet flickers …from celebrating with your mind and your … [Read more...] about My wishes for you, wrapped up in a cloud
Do you have fire-itis? Symptoms of fire-itis include: You’re beyond on fire, you have so many to-do lists you need lists for your lists You’re overwhelmed and/or exhausted You’re burning and brimming with ideas, inspiration, and you’ve got more projects on the go than the population of a … [Read more...] about The signs, symptoms of fire-itis and what to do about it
I heard the crash before I saw the (curious) results. How a broken cup led to cultural enlightenment. My head turned toward the noise while my stomach fell. I gulped. My exuberant, outgoing toddler had just dropped a ceramic cup on the cement floor. Shards flew everywhere. And to my … [Read more...] about I heard the crash before I saw the (curious) results
When I started my business in 1998 people were still running to Blockbuster to rent VHS videos (I know, right!) and Britney Spears had just released her debut single “Baby One More Time.” I’m wrapping up a month of celebrating 20 years with 20 business lessons learned from the last 2 decades of … [Read more...] about 20,000 people. 20 years. 20 business lessons. What I’ve learned over the last 2 decades of running RPS
Have you got your party shoes on? This month marks 20 years of me being self-employed. I’ve got so many reasons to celebrate, not the least of which is being able to connect with you. The same year I started my business mobile phones looked like a brick with buttons & Titanic won 11 Oscars at … [Read more...] about 20 Working Better Together lessons from 20 years of teaching
Conflict. The mere word is enough to get your blood pressure up in the danger zone with your palms sweatier than a 7th grader at her first dance. Conflict can be a means to social change. It can get stuff out on the table with a proactive flair. It can help air differences before they detonate. … [Read more...] about 2 easy tips for dealing with your next conflict (sweaty palms not included)
Whether you’ve ever picked up a hammer or not, you know that you can't build the roof to a house without building the walls & foundation first. The foundation holds everything else up. You don’t have to be a carpenter to know that a shaky foundation means pitched floors, crumbling walls & … [Read more...] about Why you need a strong foundation (hint: it leads you to your great work)
