by wiadmin | Oct 21, 2015 | Balance of strong, bold and humble, Ending well, Fundamentals in leadership, Healthy Culture, Honesty, Inverse Square Law, Leadership, People process differently, Relationships, Respect, Servant Leadership, Transparency, Trust, Truth, Uncategorized, Unmet Expectations
People process and communicate differently is a simple message I share every chance I get. I’ve learned over the years to value and appreciate those differences, especially through the lessons I’ve learned with Louie. I’ve watched him with his new gal pals as he tries...
by wiadmin | Oct 6, 2015 | Uncategorized
Louie’s relationship with my granddaughters is indescribable. The words, “Sissy’s coming,” barely pass my lips when he high tails it to the kitchen window and whines as he waits for his two “sissys” to make their appearances. To say he loves them is an understatement....
by wiadmin | Apr 16, 2015 | Balance of strong, bold and humble, Fundamentals in leadership, Healthy Culture, Moral compromise, Relationships, Respect, Transparency, Trust, Uncategorized, Unmet Expectations
Louie and I really enjoyed our training sessions at the Queen City Dog Training Club. Between the sessions we attended and the benefits of Zig’s wisdom, we’ve learned a lot. But one lesson in particular stands out. During this lesson, the instructor would have us give...
by wiadmin | Jan 8, 2015 | Ken Blanchard, Leadership, Louie Zamperini, Relationships, Respect, Servant Leadership, Transparency, Trust, Unbroken, Uncategorized
One chilly Saturday afternoon, Louie and I were enjoying our favorite things – I was writing, and Louie was napping. As I watched Louie, I noticed he was dreaming. But this was not his usual dream where his legs twitch, and I shake him awake. Instead, his legs...
by wiadmin | Dec 18, 2014 | Healthy Culture, Leadership, Necessary Endings, Relationships, Respect, Servant Leadership, Transparency, Trust, Uncategorized
I love this time of year for many reasons. It is a wonderful time to celebrate life, enjoy relationships and look forward to a new year, which could mean a new “do over” if we felt the past year was tough. I especially enjoy taking time to reflect on what I would...
by wiadmin | Oct 23, 2014 | Healthy Culture, Leadership, Relationships, Trust, Uncategorized
“Nonna, do you ever get sad because you live alone?” asked my sweet six-year-old granddaughter. My life flashed before my eyes as I thought of going from being raised in a family of eight full-blooded Italians (we have since grown exponentially) to becoming a...
