When my kids were off school, we decided to grab lunch at their favorite place (Cane’s Chicken) and go see a movie.

The box combo at Cane’s is a hefty meal, so we had a few extra chicken tenders. In my rush to get to lunch so that we could get to the movie on time, I’d forgotten to grab a cooler ba...

I’m always watching for themes and patterns, and one thing that’s been coming up this last week in questions following the presentations I’m giving and in my private coaching is the theme of “seasons.”

I’m talking about seasons of life and work, and maybe I’m noticing it because it’s a theme in my ...

One thing that can really brighten someone’s day is a compliment. We’ve all had that experience - when your day isn’t going the best, but then someone takes a moment to say something positive or encouraging to you, and everything changes!

While it may seem like a simple and pleasant gesture, the ac...

It seems like there are never enough hours in the day to get it all done. Work, family commitments, home management, community and volunteer activities, and so on, and so on.

What’s the first thing that falls off the list for many of us - hobbies. Our enjoyable pastimes and things we do “just for f...

It’s that complicated time of year where many of us try to celebrate holidays and fill our homes with peace, love, and joy while feeling the opposite at work!

We get to experience the competing emotions of joy and stress. As courtrooms and boardrooms grow quiet and firms prepare for the year's clos...

Each year, on his birthday, I can’t help but think about what I’ve learned from my dad, who lives in the small town I grew up in.

One of the many things I learned from my father was that we have the opportunity to enjoy so many small, sweet, simple things each day.

But for many of us, we are so ca...

I took a quick trip down to my hometown of Franklin Grove, Illinois (population: 950). The kids were occupied at various camps and activities, and my husband (Ryan) and I were able to get away just the two of us which was particularly nice because Saturday was our 23rd wedding anniversary. 

I don’t...

The last few days have been a whirlwind for me - and it got me thinking of you and something you might resonate with.

Last Thursday, I flew from Minnesota (my home base) to Florida. On Friday, I spoke four times at a partner retreat, then I flew to California to speak at an all-attorney retreat on ...

Here in the United States, it's Thanksgiving Week. Not only is it important take a moment on a regular basis to be thankful because it helps us keep perspective, but it's also good for our health and well-being.

Check out these articles and resources that show why gratitude is so important, not onl...

No one starts their workday expecting the worst or planning to have a terrible day, but fear, doubt, imposter syndrome, and anxiety have a way of creeping in without our permission. The good news is -- a shift in mindset may be all it takes to turn the day around. 

This is Part #3 of a three-part s...

No one starts their workday expecting the worst or planning to have a terrible day, but fear, doubt, imposter syndrome, and anxiety have a way of creeping in without our permission. The good news is -- a shift in mindset may be all it takes to turn the day around. 

This is Part #1 of a three-part s...