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
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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
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
Upside Down and Backwards
Today is Palm Sunday. The day that Jesus accepted death. He knew that going to Jersualem meant the beginning of the end. He surrendered his will and chose to ride in on a donkey, signaling for all that humility and sacrifice are the ultimate leadership traits. Jesus portrayed an upside down and backward way of … Continue reading Upside Down and Backwards
What Makes a Nation Great?
"Does the wealth of our people speak to the greatness of our nation? No. I think the things that speak to the greatness of a nation is how we take care of each other." -Cory Booker I've been doing a lot of listening, perspective taking, and thinking these last few months about what is happening … Continue reading What Makes a Nation Great?
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
The Role of Women
The role of women has changed over time. What is the role of women today? What does the world need from women right now? What are women being called to in this moment? These are questions I have continued to reflect on and discuss with executives, leadership teams, community members, and friends. How might you … Continue reading The Role of Women
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
Soft & Strong: The Depth Created By Dependence
This quote from Mark Nepo continues to resurface for me as I reflect on these last couple of months and my surgery recovery journey: From a distance we see the broke as less than, until we break. This experience has allowed a whole new level of awakening, awareness and transformation for me. I see the … Continue reading Soft & Strong: The Depth Created By Dependence
Relaxed and Real: Leading in Alignment and Integrity
Integrity. It's a word that almost everyone uses when asked to name the most important values or attributes of a successful organization or leader and a desirable a partner or friend. But what does it mean? Most people respond to that question with "it's an individual organization they can trust" and they often equate the … Continue reading Relaxed and Real: Leading in Alignment and Integrity
Grit, Gratitude, and Grace 