We had a grief counselor at the office today, helping some of our employees through the recent and sudden loss of a beloved, long-time employee. As I was leaving an afternoon meeting, I saw the counselor packing up her papers, getting ready to head out. I stopped and thanked her for being available for our staff. [...]
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Thank you Thursday
May 31, 2012Sunday Service: Spring cleaning, Spring giving
March 25, 2012While I enjoy a few days of R&R, here is a timely re-post from the start of Spring last year… Spring officially began [this week.]. As the temperatures warm up, windows open, trees bud and flowers bloom, thoughts turn to… Spring cleaning? Yes! Why not make it a family affair wrapped around charitable giving? First, [...]
Thank you Thursday
March 15, 2012Monday, on a flight from Chicago to Columbus, I sat next to Elvis. Well, sort of. I sat next to a startling Elvis look-alike, an actor/musician playing the part of Elvis in a musical currently running in Chicago. He and a few more cast members were on the flight. The others were sitting in the two [...]
Book Review: Nearing Home
March 3, 2012Nearing Home written by Billy Graham, published by Thomas Nelson Inc., 2011. Do you ever think about when or how your life will end? What about this idea: How often do you think about finishing your life well? That is exactly what this book is about. Famed evangelist Billy Graham shares his thoughts on aging and nearing the time [...]
Thank you Thursday
February 23, 2012Sunrise…Sunset. I’ve always loved watching the sun rise and set. My poor husband has endured (and enjoyed) many early alarms while on vacation at the shore or other beaches so I could take countless photos of the sun rising. We happen to live very near a large reservoir, and the setting sun reflects beautifully in the water. Even from inside [...]
Newslink: Leadership
February 3, 2012Jot Once, Remember Anywhere OK, notetaking isn’t exactly a leadership skill. But, I happen to be compulsive about taking notes in meetings of all kinds, so this article drew me in. Today’s newslink has some great tips for all different ways to jot quick notes to yourself – and keep them organized and handy. From old-fashioned pen [...]
Thank you Thursday
January 26, 2012As I write this, it’s Wednesday evening, and I’ve been sitting with my fingers poised over my laptop, talking to my husband and watching a recording of today’s Ellen Show. Until a few moments ago, I was stuck on what to write for this week’s TYT post. It has been a very trying few weeks. I’ve been [...]
Tuesday Tidbit
January 10, 2012Have you tried Pinterest yet? Essentially, it’s an electronic bulletin board on which you can “pin” things you find online that “interest” you. You could set up a board to collect ideas for your wedding, how to decorate your new house, vacation destinations or fashion ideas. You can also peruse boards that other people have created and re-pin their [...]
Thank you Thursday
January 5, 2012I have written several times about my Mom. She is in the latter stages of Alzheimer’s disease. I only get to visit her about twice a year, because she is in a nursing home in another state. My brother lives nearby and visits Mom more frequently. This past weekend, thanks to a great last minute airfare deal, [...]
Tuesday Tidbit
January 3, 2012Many of us have used the ”Stop, Start, Continue” method of soliciting feedback from team members. There are various ways to collect the information but, essentially, we ask our teams to tell us one thing they would like us to stop doing, one thing they would like us to start doing, and one thing we should continue doing. [...]
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