Take the things that weigh people down, rethink it and make it simpler. -Bill McDermott

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Founding Fathers and Hippocrates Mashup

Founding Fathers and Hippocrates Mashup

Have you read the Declaration of Independence lately? For most of us, I imagine, it’s been awhile, perhaps not for many years. It’s a heady document, requiring concentrated re-reading and pondering. Great freedom, such as what was declared in that...
A Message In A Seashell

A Message In A Seashell

I am volunteering at Ohio Business Week, spending seven days with high school students who are emerging leaders interested in entrepreneurship. I’ll have plenty of inspiring stories to tell, I’m sure! In the meantime, I hope you’ll enjoy this repost...
Tuesday Tidbit: Leaders: Be Bold! Be Brave!

Tuesday Tidbit: Leaders: Be Bold! Be Brave!

Last week I attended a replay of Leadercast, a terrific leadership growth opportunity. As is typical, the day was filled with inspiration, this year around the theme of “The Brave Ones.” The first speaker of the day was communicator, author and pastor Andy...

Superwoman? No. Super Woman? Yes.

I recently participated in a panel discussion on the topic of “Superwoman: Fact or Myth.” I’m still wondering why so many of us put this unnecessary and unrealistic pressure on ourselves. Below are some of the thoughts I shared with the conference...

Carve your name on hearts, not tombstones. A legacy is etched into the minds of others and the stories they share about you. -Shannon L. Alder

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