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Pivot, Change, and Adapt

August 24, 2022 |
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The government can argue amongst itself if we are in a recession or not, even going so far as to change definitions for political reasons, but none of the theatrics negates what the average American family is experiencing. Prices are rising on every good and service, wages are flat, household budgets are busted, and credit…

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How to Handle A Radical Career Shake-Up

July 10, 2017 |
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Have you ever been in a challenging work-related situation? I think we all have. Maybe you got laid off. Or maybe you made a mistake that cost you your job. Whatever the situation, when we’re faced with challenges, our first reaction is typically negative. You can quickly become overwhelmed with negative emotions like fear, shame,…

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Are You Ready For A Career Pivot?

January 8, 2017 |
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Pondering a career pivot but not sure how to get started? I’ve found myself in the same situation in my career quietly sitting alone and analyzing all the options and wishing I had a set of instructions like we had as kids with our games and toys. Building Lego sets was my favorite pastime as…

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Love Your Work

December 11, 2016 |
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Merry Christmas! I hope you have had a great 2016. Brandi and I have had a wonderful year as we welcomed an addition to our family. Zevadiah “Zev” Kingston is our little caboose and has completely stolen our hearts. We feel blessed to have amazing “bookend sons” and four wonderful daughters. As you can imagine,…

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The Most Important Questions Millennials Aren’t Asking

November 15, 2015 |
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I have long believed that the quality of our lives is determined in large part by the quality of our questions. What we ask leads us to truth and can then lead us toward objectives and goals that make up the significant aspects of our lives. My curious mind and constant question-asking in college earned…

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From Welfare to CEO…The Dream of a Better Future.

September 20, 2014 |
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  How do you go from food stamps to CEO in seven years? You have to make a leap. My journey is one of faith, hard work, support from mentors, friends, and family, and the power to reimagine myself and dream of a better future. The things I learned on this journey early in my…

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Do Something!

April 26, 2014 |
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  As a follow up to my post earlier this week (Tip 7: Serving Others) I want to share this video by Matthew West.  Do Something captures my passion completely.  No matter what we are going through, taking the leap and serving others will usher in a new energy, motivation, and passion in your life.…

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Take the Leap!

April 9, 2014 |
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Why are we so afraid to jump?  I have often encouraged people to take “The Leap.”  In all stages of our lives, we stand at some proverbial edge.  We will be faced with the decision to take the leap or let our fear hold us back.  We will have a desire to do something incredible,…

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