A New Way Forward

Here I standfeeling alone.Disappointed.Frustrated. Was it me? Was it you? How did we get here? These questionsconsume. I want to knowwhat to donot to end uphere again. I spin. I sulk. I rackmy brain. Wondering. Considering. Beating myself up. Rethinking. Reconsidering.My part. Still, no clearpath for controlor prevention. Then it hits. This is my patternto … Continue reading A New Way Forward →

Moving From Fear to Faith

This blog entry is a keynote I was grateful to be invited to give at a Catholic school foundation gala. 37 years ago I was huddled in a car with my little sister terrified because of what was happening in my home and praying God would keep my mom alive. My parents divorced but the … Continue reading Moving From Fear to Faith →

Lessons from Grandpa about Life and Leadership

Sharing this reflection in memory of my generous, strong, God-fearing grandpa who joined our Heavenly Father on September 20, 2025. There are some life and leadership lessons Grandpa imparted that stand out. Always keep your hope for people, especially the ones you love. Don't overcomplicate things. Love and serve well. Never stop striving after Jesus. … Continue reading Lessons from Grandpa about Life and Leadership →

The Courage to Own Your Identity

Remembering who we really are is one of the most critical parts of our human and leadership journey. If we don't have the courage to own our identity, the world will own it...will own us. What do you believe about yourself? About others? About the world? When I first sat with these questions, the answers … Continue reading The Courage to Own Your Identity →

The Courage to Connect with Others

She sat on the floor next to me as I sat in the recliner. Ice machine and pain pills in full effect. It was just a couple days after ACL surgery and my friend (and teammate), Sarah, volunteered to come over and care for me while my husband went back to work. I asked her … Continue reading The Courage to Connect with Others →

Back to Center

What matters most right now? What is most important here in this moment? What do I need to adjust to prioritize these things? The world is whirling, and now I know why God led us to Be the Mountain as our theme for the year. It takes great effort to stay steady like the mountain … Continue reading Back to Center →

The Core of Courageous Leadership

Before we talk about what's at the core of courageous leadership, let's ensure we hold the same definition of courageous leadership. In our society, we have traditionally celebrated a certain type of courageous leadership. We'll call this typical courage. This is signified by behaviors like: force, control, power over others, resistance, shutting out or shutting … Continue reading The Core of Courageous Leadership →