November Is the Month of Gratitude

November Is the Month of Gratitude

A few days ago, I was reminded during my yoga class that November is the month of gratitude.  Our instructor asked us to think of something we were grateful for and hold that gratitude and appreciation throughout the class. He reminded us several times during the...
Resilience Starts With Me

Resilience Starts With Me

After last week’s message about Resilience Habits, I received this wonderful reply from a reader. I was so grateful for the reminder that no matter how awful the situation, we all have the power to make it at least a little bit better!   About those resilience...
Life, Legacy, and Everyday Leadership

Life, Legacy, and Everyday Leadership

My wonderful mother, Doris Abraham, passed away last week at age 95.  The previous day, Mom had attended a meeting and taken on a volunteer job in her community.  Mom was a force, a doer, a devoted wife, a mother of four, a mother-in-law to four, an adoring grandma, a...
Leadership and The Olympics

Leadership and The Olympics

I write a blog every week, and thankfully, many of you read it! This week I have the Olympics on my mind. My husband Bill and I have spent even more time than in years past watching the Olympics. Our friend Lynne’s daughter, Sophia “Phia” Gladiuex, is in Paris as a...