Find Your Center
admin2012-12-17T13:05:35-08:00I recently saw Dreamworks Rise of the Guardians with my son, a holiday film about good versus evil and how belief can triumph over fear and be a powerful motivator.\n\nIn one scene Santa Claus tries to
Inspiring Leaders
admin2017-07-15T11:46:56-08:00I am privileged to spend time in the presence of great leaders both professionally and personally. As a new feature to the blog, I'd like to showcase "thoughts on leadership" from leaders I know and respect, starting
The Power of Positive Thinking
admin2017-07-15T11:46:56-08:00This coming Sunday I will run my first half marathon, Big Sur at Monterey Bay. I'll be joined by my two friends, Karen Waller and Julee Holland, and 9,000 other runners on a scenic journey
Gratitude’s Gumption
admin2012-11-15T17:21:25-08:00"Gratitude turns denial into acceptance, chaos into order and confusion into clarity. It turns problems into gifts, the unexpected into perfect timing, and mistakes into important events." Melodie Beattie\n\nGratitude is the restorative agent of well-being.
Ethical Edge Leaders of Integrity Awards
admin2017-07-15T11:46:56-08:00I attended a celebration of ethical excellence at the Ethical Edge LEADERS OF INTEGRITY awards luncheon as a guest of Don Harrell, Branch Manager of Merrill Lynch Laguna Niguel.\n\nThe special event honored four Orange County leaders who
Chasing Mavericks
admin2017-07-15T11:46:56-08:00I love books and I love movies, so really I love a good story. My favorites are based on true stories. I am particularly drawn to stories of the underdog overcoming great odds and the
Missionary of Balance
admin2017-07-15T11:46:56-08:00Today a client called me a "missionary of balance." There it is in a nut shell. It's true I spend a great deal of time trying to persuade others about a particular set of principles
Energy Zappers
admin2017-07-15T11:46:56-08:00Simply defined "energy" is our capacity to do work. Many people I talk with are heading for an "energy crisis." They are stressed, over-whelmed and on the brink of collapse. All is not lost,
Detour Ahead
admin2012-09-18T17:27:05-08:00I frequently run a loop around a lake in the Laguna Niguel Regional Park. Today, I ran into a detour. They were working on the bridge so I couldn't go on my normal route.
The Balance Between Ease and Effort
admin2017-07-15T11:46:56-08:00My weekly visit to the yoga studio is meant as a physical challenge and mental reprise from work. Yet very often a comment by the yoga instructor will strike a cord and bring clarity to