Real People … In their own words… the letter I
Imagine, Improve, Individual, Involve, Intent Question: How do you get unbelievable results from a person? Answer: Have unbelievable expectations about that person. Those who believe in our ability to “do more” motivate us and create an atmosphere in which it … Continue reading
IRD 2018
What a very special IRD this was! I had the privilege of being at the IRD in Quebec 40 years ago as a young woman who had recently become a Coordinator and was so thrilled and excited to see the … Continue reading
Real People … In their own words… the letter H
Happy, Help, Hope, Healthy, Honest “You cannot protect yourself from sadness without protecting yourself from happiness.” ―Jonathan Foer Many years ago I asked my beloved aunt to sign my high school yearbook. She was the first person who had first … Continue reading
Real People … In their own words… the letter G
Gleeful, Grow, Guidance, Gift, Grateful Needless worry gives small things a big shadow. Or as my beloved grandma said, “It’s like trying to go to town in a rocking chair!” In the end, you can either focus on what’s tearing you … Continue reading
Real People … In their own words… the letter F
Free, Fair, Focus, Family, Friend When you get up in the morning, do you ask yourself, “What good will I do today?” And what about when you go to bed at night? Do you ask, “What good did I do … Continue reading
Real People … In their own words… the letter E
Easy Energize Empower Educate Enthuse When people are empowered, their potential is unleashed. The opportunity to make choices and control one’s own actions is energizing and exciting. While this creates the opportunity for mistakes, it also has the potential for being … Continue reading
Real People … In their own words… the letter D
Decide, Delicious, Doable, Deserve, Develop Have you ever noticed that people who quit don’t give up at the bottom of the mountain, they stop halfway up? Nobody sets out with the purpose of losing. The problem is often a mistaken … Continue reading
