Looking for an easy and actionable step to help make 2021 the most productive year of your life? Pick one word. Yes, one word. …

Whew, 2020 am I right?! (Insert played out joke here.) LOLOLOL Ok, time to forget bad jokes and move past all the muck that came with 2020. …

Each semester, I build professional development into lectures for my students. “Why?” you may ask. Well, as senior PR majors, nearly all of them are in the thick of the job hunt game, or soon will be. They’re normally eager for any practical advice as it pertains to landing that…

Did you know one word can change your life? It may seem crazy, but I swear it’s true. Let me tell you how. In 2019 I began reading and following the works of Jon Gordon. In fact I read an entire set of his books as part of my reading…

Ahh the 2010s a decade of great change and challenges in my life… Lost two close family members Multiple miscarriages Moved to AL Had a son Got divorced Moved on my own Re-connected with Megan Got fired Worked for a start-up Megan moved in Unemployed a second time Married Megan Multiple miscarriages Began as an adjunct instructor Began work at Aflac Became a…

“There are three things you can control every day. Your attitude, your effort and your actions.” — Jon Gordon The fact is simple. You are NOT in control. Not of everything, at least. However, you can focus on what is within your control and play the odds. If you focus…

It started with my weekly email from Jon Gordon. The title was “55 Days, There’s No Better Time Than Now.” Upon opening it, the first line said “Counting today, there are 55 days left in 2019.” Whoa? What? Reality-check. As you’re reading this now there are even less! The email…

It all started with a mention from Mark Hodgkin on the Sports Leadership Podcast. I can’t even recall the episode or quite exactly the date I listened to it on my way to work. But, it stuck with me. …

I began my journey into minimalism just under two years ago. In the beginning letting go of the clutter was easy. I said goodbye to extra pots and pans that made my last two moves with me. I said goodbye to outdated clothes and those extra pairs of shoes lying…