In our family, we celebrate the joy of Christmas at this time of the year.  I’ve been preparing for it this week by writing our annual Christmas letter, purchasing gifts for the kids and other family members, and creating the menu for our family meals.  While I’ve been engaged in this holiday preparation, I’ve been contemplating the spirit, ...

We’ve been doing quite a bit of teaching about personality recently, using the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) and DISC profiles as the basis to lead self-discovery among individuals and teams.  This work is inspiring and insightful, and we see the difference it makes as people begin to understand facets of their personality and how it ...

As a 2006 graduate of Leadership Bellevue, a Chamber of Commerce community course, I was recently honored by the Class of 2008 and given the “Distinguished Alumni” award at their graduation.  This was the culmination of a productive year in my commitment to raise awareness about the importance of environmental stewardship in the form of ...

At least that’s how Austin Powers referred to his “magic” in the movie trilogy, and it’s the term I use for my inspiration or motivation toward my work.  How do you maintain your mojo? Many of us find it difficult to maintain a high level of motivation on a consistent basis and, as the years progress, ...

That’s what my license plate covers say – almost.  They really say Gratefully Deadicated, paying tribute to my very favorite band, the Grateful Dead (www.dead.net).  I appreciated the double meaning when I purchased them nearly twenty years ago, and I still do today. As I’ve pondered this week’s blog, it was obvious that I’d continue ...