Studies have shown we make on average an astonishing 35,000 decisions each day. Every aspect of life from changing lanes while driving to what to put on the table for dinner tonight to how we prioritize opportunities at work. Constant decision making. So how do we handle being faced with nonstop decisions? When we have…
How great of a feeling is it when you sense things are going your way? You’re hitting your stride. You have clarity on what you want to prioritize. You feel healthy and strong mentally and physically. You feel like you have great balance moving from moment to moment in life. Then disruption enters. Some type…
The start of the year provides ample timing for organizations to release their annual strategic initiatives. These strategic initiatives highlight the priorities of what’s needed to successfully drive the organization’s long-term strategy. It’s an opportunity for leadership to provide clear messaging on where each team needs to focus their efforts and drive the organization forward.…
2025 is knocking. Time to flip the calendar so naturally many of us feel we need to flip our mind with it. What must come with a new year must be these grand ideas of success…right? What makes turning our calendar to a new year make us think we must produce these extravagant accomplishments? I…
The other day I had a flashback moment. I recalled a memory a few years ago where I started to wonder who my kids will grow to become. At the time my kids were still in daycare where some of our biggest concerns were if we remembered enough diapers or backup clothes for the inevitable…
Some of us have faced a difficult medical situation. Some have experienced what it means to be part of a marginalized group. Some have walked a path of constant financial struggle while others find themselves in constant emotional struggle. The variety of experiences we each encounter develops a unique lens for how we view what…
Don’t say the “S” word. What S word you may ask? If it’s my 9-year-old, the horrific S word he never wants me to say is shower. Is it crazy for me to think he would stop playing nerf basketball for a few minutes and clean up? Although, in a couple years, I have a…
Occasionally moments collide in our lives where we’re blessed with clarity of perspective. Moments where life can be seen for a short time with 20/20 vision. Let me share a couple of these moments recently where perspective can benefit us all. A little over a week ago I was fortunate enough to listen to a…
As we come closer to finishing the year, it’s natural for us to start assessing the outcomes of 2024. How did our organization’s financials look for the year? What did I accomplish on my 2024 New Year’s resolution list? How much impact on my community did I have this year? Which relationships did I invest…
“Go from know it all to learn it all.” This past week I was fortunate enough to connect with some incredible leaders in our Retirement and Income Solutions lines of business. I was surrounded by so much expertise and experience with a hunger to explore how we continue to elevate ourselves and our teams. For…