My heroes are varied and often fictional. When I was a confused, acne-laden, greasy-haired beauty of 13 years, my English teacher took us to see “Man of La Mancha” in…
People Will Always Remember How You Made them Feel
The power of personal impact is immeasurable. My dad died over 25 years ago. I don’t remember the exact year because I still feel his presence and don’t think of…
Hike on Up to the Conversational Mountaintop
I went into my morning social media review with normal hair, and came out looking like Einstein. All of the anger and sniping seemed like I had entered the cruelest…
When We Walk through a Storm Hold Our Head Up High
I told a friend recently that I can’t find the passion with which to jump into anything. I have felt paralyzed and frozen, unable to move in any particular direction…
Succeed with Better Stories
You are sitting in front of your television and suddenly remember that you were supposed to send an email by 5:00 p.m., and it is now 8:15 p.m. The amygdala…
