by wiadmin | Jan 10, 2017 | Balance of strong, Be authentic, bold and humble, Courage, Fundamentals in leadership, Healthy Culture, Leadership, Lifelong relationships, Relationships, Respect, Transparency, Trust, Truth, Uncategorized
Today was the first day I was able to wrap my arms around Louie and give him a huge bear hug. It was three weeks ago that I had an accident and our lives quickly changed. And in celebrating my ability to hug him and receive an under the neck snuggle from him, I...
by wiadmin | Dec 13, 2016 | Balance of strong, Be authentic, Christmas Memories, Conflict, Consistency, Courage, Fundamentals in leadership, Healthy Culture, Leadership, Relationships, Resignations, Transparency, Trust, Unmet Expectations
Louie, my adopted pup, and I were walking on a beautiful fall day when we saw one of his pug buddies—or so we thought. His friend Sammy is a tan and black pug with a unique characteristic: his tongue protrudes ever so slightly. I recognized that the person walking him...
by wiadmin | Nov 29, 2016 | Balance of strong, Be authentic, bold and humble, Conflict, Consistency, Courage, Fear and Pride, Forgiveness, Fundamentals in leadership, Gossip, Healthy Culture, Honesty, Ken Blanchard, Leadership, Moral compromise, Relationships, Respect, Servant Leadership, Trust, Truth
The subject line might offend Louie. In fact, it might offend you as well. But let’s face it—in the heat of the recent political battle, many of us are shaking our heads while trying to understand what just happened. One thing I do know is that disrespect for people...
by wiadmin | Jan 6, 2016 | Balance of strong, Be authentic, Fundamentals in leadership, Healthy Culture, Hidden treasures, Honesty, Leadership, Relationships, Respect, Trust, Truth, Uncategorized
We hope you had a wonderful Christmas and that your New Year is off to a great start. Louie is the perfect dog to lounge around with and enjoy downtime. We visited several people over the holidays, and he was a perfect gentleman at each home. While I believe he is an...
by wiadmin | Apr 29, 2015 | Balance of strong, bold and humble, Ending well, Fundamentals in leadership, Healthy Culture, Honesty, Leadership, Moral compromise, Relationships, Respect, Transparency, Trust, Truth
I may sound like a broken record, but if you know me or you’ve read this blog long enough, you know how strongly I believe in authentic relationships. Humans desire deep connection with others, and dogs are no different. Trust is the foundation of a strong...
