Often on weekends I try to sneak away from the house with my daughter, to explore for her sake, just as much as mine. While up at the park, I found her in a little project of her own, which made me laugh and think introspectively. Thank goodness for the innocence of children and how they enjoy the simple things in life. We all need a little of that these days! One of the things I love about being a mom is that I get to go back in time and see from a new lens - a private one-o

I learned about Gallup’s Strengths about 10 years ago and then really dove into it when we had a team engagement session about 6 years ago.

When it comes your communication skills, how you show up to the next conversation could be affected by how you present yourself. How can you be more prepared? 5 Tips to Help with your Next Big Conversation 1) Watch Your Speed Are you aware of how quickly you lead a conversation? I am a fast talker and I am very much an activator when it comes to getting things done, so I often need to slow down; especially if nervous or anxious. Normally though as we are excited or sometimes