“I want to stand on top of the world,” he proclaimed to his family and friends.
For the son of a beekeeper, that would be an ambitious aspiration. Ed’s climbing experience began as a high school student. Although he followed in his father’s footsteps as a beekeeper, he wanted more adventure in his Story. Following a tour of duty during World War II, he returned home determined to achieve…
“Steve, I encourage you to check-out one of our Yoga classes,” DeAngelo, my trainer urged. “I think you’ll like it, and it will support the work we’re doing in the gym.”
A few months later, I slipped into a Saturday morning Yoga class at Sky Fitness. The only open space was upfront in the middle of the room. Ellice, the instructor, welcomed me, and…
Like a summer morning sunrise the promise of a fresh start, a new calendar presses us to keep moving. The early weeks of our New Year vanish. We write Chapter 2019 of the Story, ready or not. What will it take to write the Story you want to tell? What will it take to achieve your full potential? What will it take for your team or organization to maximize this…
“It’s been weeks since Diane, and I’ve connected,” Joe said to me during our 1on1 coaching session.
Joe plays a crucial role in the business. Diane is his manager.
“What’s going on?” I asked.
“That’s the point, I’m not sure. I feel out of touch, disconnected. While I want to be confident and believe I’m doing a good job, I feel anxious, unsure of myself…you know. I’d like to…
I’m not an expert in grief. However, the Story is providing me with life experience.
Grief is sorrow over a loss. The higher the loss, the more profound the sorrow.
Sorrow is a feeling of distress. Sadness is caused by anxiety or pain that is felt when we lose something or someone. Sorrow comes when we’re disappointed because of unfulfilled hopes, expectations, or misfortune.
Here are my…
My phone rang, it was 8:45 pm CDT. “He’s gone,” my nephew quietly said. It was the evening of September 1st.
My brother, Greg, finished his Journey after a half-dozen years of his battle with an Alzheimer-like opponent. Last March we visited him and his wife, Bobbie in Southern California. He didn’t recognize me, and it was clear he was slipping away.
He was in Hospice care for about…
“What’s going on Mary?” Robin asked. “you’re out of control, the annoyance and negativity towards Tom are taking a toll on the team. I’m concerned.”
“I know,” Mary replied, “I don’t know why I’m so frustrated and annoyed recently.”
“What’s changed?
“I haven’t slept well for weeks. Things are getting to me that didn’t use to bother me. It’s not like…
