Dealing with Disagreement
Do you ever wish we could all agree on everything? Wouldn’t that stop all the arguing and fighting?
Holiday Traditions Can Strengthen Your Family Ties
Have you heard this one? During a discussion of holiday traditions, the teenager complains, “We don’t have any traditions.
How to Have a Perfect Holiday
The most surefire way to have a perfect holiday is… just kidding… you can’t. It would be more accurate to say
How to Respond to Challenging Customers
As the holiday season swings in to high gear, retail businesses and service organizations are likely to see
Digging in to Gratitude
This time of year we are bombarded with messages about gratitude. Thanksgiving reminds us to literally
The Costly Effects of Low Self-Confidence
Everyone struggles with a lack of confidence at times. It is estimated that 85% of the world’s population experiences
Are You “Spooked” About Getting Married? (Maybe you should be!)
For most people, getting married and establishing a life with that special someone is one of our greatest desires.
Keys to Confronting Well - Part II
In last week’s blog I shared the first five of ten keys to confronting well. Have you had an opportunity to practice
Keys to Confronting Well - Part I
Many people struggle with confronting well. The thought of speaking up, especially during a conflict or uncomfortable situation,
How to Exercise More Patience
Patience is a virtue, they say. If your patience is being tested and tried, it can be hard to see what value you receive from your situation.
How to Keep Your Best Employees
During a recent executive coaching session the topic of employee turnover came up. My client shared what
How to Be Your Daughter's Hero
Heroes are often people who face seemingly impossible odds, set personal wants and needs aside,
Balance Your Life
Just like a tightrope walker, you need to know how to maintain balance in your life so you don’t fall into trouble.
Your Greatest Investment
I will never forget attending the funeral of a man I had known for over 25 years. One by one,
Are You Together or Unified?
You can certainly notice when a sports or business team is unified because they tend to experience a great deal of success.
How to Write a Personal Mission Statement
For years, I have been assisting men and women in their effort to clarify the purpose and direction they want for their lives.
A Dad's Greatest Influence Is His Example
When I was a child there wasn’t anyone more important to me than my dad. The influence he had
What to Do When a Family Member is Out of Control
For some people, family is the greatest source of joy in life. For others, it may be the greatest source of pain.
Is Your Opposite-Sex Friendship a Threat to Your Marriage?
Marriage isn’t easy. If you’re married, that is not news to you. While being committed and bonded to someone
How to Be a Person of Influence - Part II
Last week I shared the first 5 tips for how to be a person of influence, so here are the 5 remaining tips.

