Archive for February 2014
What is Stress?
When you think of stress, do you think of “bad stuff”? Dr. Peter Hanson says that “stress is neutral until it lands on a person.” How you handle stress is…
Read MoreGive Your Children the Space to Make Decisions
“Give your children the space to make decisions. Let them make mistakes. Learn together from those mistakes.” This sounds weird, doesn’t it? Give your children the space to make decisions…
Read MorePersonal Leadership Coaching
It is with great joy that I am responding to the requests of clients and colleagues by offering personal coaching in the area of leadership development. I believe that we…
Read MoreBranch of Peace
You are a branch of Peace. Reach out to another– a family member, a friend, a colleague, a stranger. Reach out your hand to someone in need. Provide food for…
Read MoreMake Time for Your Immediate and Extended Family
“Make time for your immediate and extended family”. In a world where families fall apart 50% of the time—yes, 50% of marriages end in divorce, there is nothing more critical…
Read MoreSWOT Analysis: A Critical Step in Strategic Planning
Let’s revisit our conversation a couple of weeks ago about strategic planning. A critical element to your strategic planning efforts is the SWOT Analysis. Let’s dig a little deeper: A…
Read MoreWellness Wednesday: My New Role as “Florence NightenCathy”
In a recent blog, I shared that my husband, John, had been diagnosed with prostate cancer. With careful and extensive study of the options for this disease, John chose to…
Read MoreMasters in Our Midst by Alan Cohen
I love this story that has circulated over time about Joshua Bell, the world renowned violinist. And I really love this description of the story by my friend and mentor,…
Read MoreAllowing Your Children to Become: Goals
Let your children see you work toward the achievement of goals. Teach them the benefits and skills of goal setting and of goal accomplishment. I haven’t always been a “goal…
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