Dear President Trump, Let’s Talk About the Study of Leadership

[I’ll admit, this is longer than a normal post. But, sometimes, you just have to say what’s on your mind.] Dear President Trump, As a teenager growing up in northern Jersey, I knew about you. Well, at least, I knew the public persona of Donald Trump, real...

What Do People Thank You For? There Is Your Gift!

Have you ever had that forehead slapping “Now I get it” moment? I did, just last week. I’ve attended Mark Henson’s Superpower Summit twice. The first time was because I was fascinated by the title and what Mark refers to as ordinary superpowers...

Thoughts on Being More Yourself

While watching some movie previews at the theater yesterday, this quote reached out and grabbed my heart. The more you are yourself, the more yourself you are. – “The Last Word” movie Living in authenticity is not easy. It is often tempting to act in...
BFP Inspiration Moment on Flowers, People and Diversity

BFP Inspiration Moment on Flowers, People and Diversity

Just as there is room in the garden for both tulips and roses, there is room in our organizations, communities and country for all kinds of people. The variety in a garden makes it that much more beautiful. Diversity among people, coupled with inclusion, makes our...
BFP Inspiration Moment on Authenticity

BFP Inspiration Moment on Authenticity

How much energy are you spending trying to be what everyone else wants you to be? What would it mean if you would simply be yourself? Living in authenticity doesn’t mean we are without fault. It means we accept who we are, we love who we are, and we choose when,...