High Standards + Low Expectations

"I just want to be the best I can be.""I want to create an environment where we win and we care.""I want to use my organization to challenge people to become the best version of themselves." When I hear answers like this on a discovery call, I know we’re likely a match. And I don’t … Continue reading High Standards + Low Expectations →

Trapped in a Prison of Our Own Making

We are trapped in our own personal jails. These illusions keep us from being free. There have been times in my life when I struggled mightily to pay the bills. Financial insecurity was real and it limited my choices. There have been times when unexpected things happened and in those moments sacrifice was required, and … Continue reading Trapped in a Prison of Our Own Making →

The Importance of a Clear Vision and Specific Expectations

When Molly came to work with our collective members at The Restoration Project, she had been a business owner for longer than we had. We first brought Molly in to help us with some growth strategies, mostly around marketing, PR and client engagement. As the Founder, I had typically been the one creating vision and … Continue reading The Importance of a Clear Vision and Specific Expectations →

Our Call to Expand Beyond Division

What is this telling us? I recently came across this question in an interview between Simon Sinek and Trevor Noah on Sinek's podcast (one of my favorites), A Bit of Optimism. I expected the conversation to be cheeky and fun, and while it was full of energy and laughter, it also had a lot of … Continue reading Our Call to Expand Beyond Division →

Victory: A Posture, Not a Place

"Victory," he yelled as I held my hands high for the photo. I was victorious, I guess, but it felt like something different when it was over. A year and a half ago on a hike I suffered an unexpected injury - a complete ACL tear. It was a fluke incident. Pretty uneventful actually. No … Continue reading Victory: A Posture, Not a Place →

Beyond Busyness & Hustle: Whose Rules Are These Anyway?

"I feel so refreshed...I actually shut everything don't and didn't work at all over break." A CEO shared this with me our first session back from the holidays. This was significant because she told me heading into the break there was no way she could take more than a day or two completely off (no … Continue reading Beyond Busyness & Hustle: Whose Rules Are These Anyway? →

Beyond Stress and Distraction: Finding A Sense of Grounded Calm

How did I get here? What day is it? What am I doing with my life? Is this all there is? I can't do this anymore. These are the questions that indicate something needs to change. This is the statement when I know someone is ready to make a real change. Moving beyond stress and … Continue reading Beyond Stress and Distraction: Finding A Sense of Grounded Calm →

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 →

Our Immaturity is Showing

In light of recent events that are perpetuating division, I am pondering some questions: Why are my friends who identify as pro-life saying it's OK to degrade and dehumanize people who do not share the same values they do? Why are my friends who say they are advocates for diversity, equity, and inclusion othering people … Continue reading Our Immaturity is Showing →