Beyond the Label is a book written by Maureen Chiquet, former Global CEO of Chanel. Maureen worked to achieve leadership positions by standing out and being authentic, and she took what she learned from her bosses and mentors to help in her evolution. What intrigues me about Maureen is that she is an introvert, but […]
Extreme You: Step Up. Stand Out. Kick Ass. Repeat. (Book Review)
Extreme You: Step Up. Stand Out. Kick Ass. Repeat. Extreme You is a book written by Sarah Robb O’Hagan, global president of Gatorade. Ms. O’Hagan is inspiring and motivates you to get out and kick some butt by following your passion. You should read this book if: you need the inspiration to follow your passion […]
Saying ‘No’ to Others is Healthy for Your Mind, Body, and Spirit
Have you ever said yes to someone’s request when in your heart you wanted to say no? We’ve all done this before and regretted saying yes. Saying no to others is healthy for your mind, body, and spirit. You are not a bad person if you say no to other people’s requests. In fact, it […]
14 Lessons I Learned in 2016
Today, I share 14 lessons I learned in 2016. This blog post is probably the shortest post I’ve ever written on this blog. I learned that: real friends are not always the same age or race as you are negativity is alive, but it’s up to you to focus on the positive it is okay […]
How to Trust the Process of the Journey, Without Worrying About the Outcome
How To Trust the Process of the Journey, Without Worrying About the Outcome No matter what you set out to do, it is important that you trust the process of the journey without worrying about the outcome. It is easy to worry about the outcome when you do not know the journey will take you. […]
Am I Really Providing Value or Am I Wasting Time?
There are times when readers of this blog and followers on social media tell me I share needed and helpful content. I smile and thank them for their kind words. But I have asked myself many times, “Am I really providing value or am I just wasting my time?” Today’s post is not about me, […]
Everybody Needs Somebody (even when you don’t think so)
Do you think that you can get through this life, reach your goals, or be all that you can without any help? If you think you can, do it all yourself, then you are sadly mistaken. Everybody needs somebody, even when you don’t think so. Today, I share how certain people help me see that I […]