Who have you thanked lately? Who has your heartfelt gratitude and you just haven’t said it? I read an article recently that said only 10% of those working in the United States thank someone daily. I don’t think this statistic applies to us, but it caused me to pause. The reasons given for not thanking others […]

I consider myself an “encourager,” but a recent experience expanded my definition. Previously, to “encourage” meant to be positive. To offer praise. To be an agent of hope. I offered encouragement when I saw good effort or progress. I want my teammates and family to like having me around because of my optimistic attitude. But […]

Let me give you a behind the screen view of how these notes come about. I read regularly.  My mom, an English teacher, cultivated a joy of reading when I was young.  I was a poor classroom student as a kid. More interested in sports and recess than the classroom.  But I loved reading.  It helped […]

People either inspire you to greatness, or pull you down in the gutter. It’s that simple. “No one fails alone, and no one succeeds alone.” – Jon Bonhotal You’re either inspiring or you’re dragging someone down. You can consider whether that’s true for you, but I believe the idea is valid. Others watch what you do and consider […]