Follow Through

“If you say you will, be sure you do.” On our team, If you say it.. you are doing it. This doesn’t mean that I don’t occasionally overcommit, or run late- but I will always follow through. Our word represents our integrity and that is the most important value for our team, everything else is […] More

Finding Yourself

  “Find out who you are and do it on purpose. ” – Dolly Parton During the Stay at Home order many of us have had time to reflect (maybe more than some of us would prefer). Take some time this week to think about who you are, the person you want to be, and […] More

Loneliness

“Loneliness is not a lack of company, loneliness is a lack of purpose. ” – Guillermo Maldonado I often feel that I am best when helping others make connections, and being a resource. Lately with the Stay at Home order, I am struggling to feel the same sense of purpose. It has made me look […] More

Forgiveness 

  “Today I decide to forgive you. Not because you apologized or because you acknowledged the pain that you caused me, but because my soul deserves peace.” – Najwa Zebian Forgiveness helps us take control of our story. The change in outlook moves us beyond feeling like a victim and prevents negative emotions and resentment […] More

Spreading Light

“There are two ways of spreading light: to be the candle or the mirror that reflects it.” – Edith Wharton I have been fortunate to receive praise at times simply for the proximity of excellence. I did not always directly accomplish myself but was part of a group. I try very hard to surround myself […] More

Happiness

“If you want to find happiness, find gratitude.” – Steve Maraboli We will never ever be happy if we focus on what we want and do not have. We can always find something to be grateful for. This does not mean we are not hurt when someone goes on hospice or fights disease. However, we […] More

Teamwork

“A player who makes a team great is more valuable than a great player. Losing yourself in the group, for the good of the group – that’s teamwork. ” – John Wooden As our team make up changes with those that move on and new hires- this quote resonates with me. It is always more […] More

Good, Better, Best

“Good, better, best. Never let it rest. ‘Til your good is better and your better is best. “– St. Jerome This quote is printed in the hallway of our office. Two years ago when interviewing Barret, we asked “what do you want us to remember about you after you leave and we meet with other […] More

The Right Team

    “If work isn’t fun, you’re not playing on the right team.” – Franks Sonnenberg We spend more awake hours with the people we work with than our own family members. Let’s make sure we treat these relationships with the care and attention deserved. With any relationship, we get out of it what we […] More

Happiness

“Happiness isn’t about getting what you want all the time. It’s about loving what you have and being grateful for it.” When I am most grateful for what I have, I don’t have the same deep need for more. When a friend of mine was on hospice and I finally chose to be grateful for […] More