How to Get a Raise

I’ve been asked about this topic a few times in recent weeks, so here’s my take on how to ask for a raise (and how to build a cycle for continued increases). The formula is the same whether you’re an employee, freelancer, or business owner with...

30 for 30

It’s hard to believe this day is here already. On November 1, I threw down a challenge to myself. It went like this: I can memorize verses and inspirational quotes. I can write down my goals and action lists every week. But none of that matters if I don’t live...

Climb Like Jesus

At an event, we often seek the “it” person to meet and connect with. We wait for the perfect opportunity to make an impression, always looking to climb to the next rung. I can replay that scene in my mind over and over again.  Maybe it was a great speaker,...

App Alert: Oink

If you like discovering new things (or knowing about really good things), check out this new app – Oink. I think it’s kinda like Foursquare and Yelp (with a little Twitter) rolled into one clever interface. Plus, it displays pictures beautifully, much like...

An Attitude of Gratitude

  In the United States today, most of us take at least a few moments to pause and reflect on all that we have to be thankful for. We notice and mention the little things and the wonderful people in our lives. It makes for a beautiful day. And it makes me wonder...

Reframing Your Rest

For some folks, the traditional holiday celebrations of food, family, and football are perfect. For others, some aspect of that trio just doesn’t fit. I can relate. We have a couple of choices. We can feel anxious about not being “normal.” Or we...

Tips to Get It Done – And Then Relax

On a recent Facebook thread, friends asked about different nuances of how I approach getting things done. Another friend asked about how I relax and then get going again. At first glance, those two topics don’t seem to relate to each other. But after some...

Hunting Squirrels

Chalk it up to ADD or a bad habit of multitasking, but my brain often resembles a hound on a walk through the park. Squirrel! Another one – over there! Look! To get back on track, I must eliminate those squirrels. Mentally, I’ll tell myself that it’s...