“In life, when you have momentum, you have to keep it. When you lose it, you have to build it.” — Ryan Day, Ohio State’s national championship-winning head coach.  Do you stay alert to momentum? As you begin each day, it seems you have two options. You can build on the momentum you ended with […]

“My story is the average story. It’s just filled with special people. What am I without them?” – Pharrell Williams Pharrell Williams is a singer, writer, and producer who enjoyed a remarkable year with his song “Happy” topping charts in 24 countries. He credits his success to what he calls the “alignment of stars”—a reminder […]

“Trust is the stacking of small moments over time, something that cannot be summoned with a command – there are either marbles in the jar or there are not.” – Brené Brown, Dare to Lead Trust – I’ve learned that being trusted is among the most sought-after character traits. The leadership books tell me that, as […]

Erika Andersen, writer and speaker, says that increasing your learning requires attention to your ANEW skills. Here’s what she means: Aspiration – To aspire to learn is to be ambitious about adding to your skill set and to approach each opportunity with intention. Neutral Self-Awareness – This is about being humble in your assessment of what you […]