Category: Reflections

It’s the heart of the fall season. While most people enjoy pumpkin-flavored everything, I love this season for one reason and that’s football!  I played the game for 13 seasons during high school and college. I love football because it’s about teamwork. It’s truly a game of inches. If you’re a split second too soon […]

I am both humbled and excited by the recent popularity of my posts on this blog. Now, I am feeling pressure to keep that momentum going and pump out stellar content, which has me dragging my feet on what I want to write about each week. Ironically, this procrastination lead me to today’s post. Do […]

The summer Olympic Games in full swing in Rio. And, while I don’t have a keen interest in watching, I do find it fascinating how these athletes prepare for the games. In fact, I think there’s something we can all learn from their discipline. Consider the phrase, “life is a game.” While it’s overused, I think […]

When I celebrated my first year in business, a client congratulated me and then said, “The next ten years will be the most difficult.”  At first, I thought he was just pessimistic and maybe even a little sarcastic. Admittedly, though, the comment always lingered in the back of my head - particularly when times were […]

I work from home. And I work with my husband. All day… Every day… Depending on your preferences, this could be a dream job or your worst nightmare. For me, though, I only wish it were that easy to categorize.  Before you think I’m just trying to be funny, allow me to explain. I am […]

In April of last year, I made the decision to overhaul my life, namely by moving two hours away from my lifelong home and leaving behind the core people in my life – including my family and my husband.  Some of my readers – and of course, my friends – were shocked to learn of […]

I've worked with small business owners since I launched my own small business in 2010. From start-ups to fourth generation family-owned companies, I've witnessed first-hand the challenges that small businesses face on a regular basis. It's probably no surprise that lack of time and resources are among them. Remaining competitive is a challenge, especially for […]

I welcome milestones simply because they offer perspective.  In preparation for this blog for my five-year business anniversary, I re-read some of my past posts as I achieved hallmarks in my business. It's funny the lessons I continue to learn - and how much of this is really just a maze. Each year, it's the […]

Over the past few weeks, I’ve had the opportunity to spend time with two children – a three-year old girl and a five-year old boy. It’s amazing how much perspective they’ve provided me, especially the oldest. In fact, he’s inspired me to write this post on five lessons learned from him. Simplification. Adults – particularly […]