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What happens when you turn the page on your work life to a new chapter can be a blessing or a curse. It all depends on your mindset and your willingness to engage in new, open-minded thinking. Our mindset covers a wide span that includes…

Assuming you’re not doing a digital detox, you’ve probably seen the amazing clip of the Texas attorney trapped in a Zoom trial with a cat filter replacing his face. It was classic and to be truthful, I am laughing as I write this (after seeing…

I had the privilege to have a conversation with Greg Burnett who works with the Encore Fellowship. Look for the podcast! Besides an interesting and insightful discussion, Greg made a comment that shook me to the bone. I will avoid trying to quote it but…

At our last Zoom get together, one of the members of the community noted something remarkable. Since COVID began, he's been grounded into a home-based routine with less distractions and has started to notice things previously gone unnoticed. He used the example of some birds…

There’s no perfect time to hit pause on your career, reset, and find new motivations. Sometimes it’s not a choice. When Johnny Roland had a time out forced upon him by the corporate world, he used his sabbatical to figure out an entirely new path.…

Those who know me know I am an unapologetic Foo Fighters fan. I have seen them in concert six or seven times, including a road trip with my son to North Carolina. Music was a strong part of my upbringing; both of my parents were…

I like to think about legacy. How will I be remembered? Will it have made a difference that I was here? Do you? I started to think of the word ‘generosity’ and how to apply it beyond money. Not that giving to causes is in…

Do you want to start giving back but don’t know where to start? According to today’s guest, getting involved begins with finding your volunteering joy. Doug Ross exemplifies the concept of living with purpose. He’s served in government on the federal, state and local level.…