Now that the calendar has flipped, it’s time for some New Year’s resolutions. You could decide you’re going to exercise more, lose weight, learn a new skill, reconnect with old friends – the possibilities are almost limitless. This year, why not add a few financial resolutions to your list? Here are a few to consider: • Reduce your debts. It may be easier said than done, … [Read more...]
The Winning Family: The G.O.A.L.S. Family Tree
Growing Together With Purpose in 2025 Have you ever paused to think about the legacy your family is building? Your family is like a tree – rooted in your values, shaped by your environment, strengthened by your attitude, and stretched toward your dreams. But thriving and winning as a family doesn’t happen by chance. It takes intentional effort, commitment and love. Years … [Read more...]
Rehabilitation in the Form of a Magpie
It’s always heartwarming to hear a story about how an animal helped someone with injuries heal, whether they be physical or emotional. Usually, we hear these stories about dogs or cats and sometimes horses or other mammals, but a magpie? Who would have thought that magpies are extremely intelligent? Interestingly, they can live between 20 to 30 years in the wild. After … [Read more...]
Spotting Opportunities Before They’re Gone: A Leadership Superpower
Most people recognize an opportunity only after it’s slipped through their fingers. That’s easy – hindsight is 20/20. But if you want to stand out as a leader, you’ve got to see opportunities as they’re coming, even when they’re not clearly labeled. Walter P. Chrysler nailed it when he said, “The reason so many people never get anywhere in life is because when … [Read more...]
Bread for Life – No Kidding!
Move over, Martha! – There’s a New Bread in Town, and It’s Located in Orlando! If you haven’t heard of Bearside Microbakery, you soon will because the aroma of this incredibly fresh bread will permeate the community. I stopped into the Farmer’s Market that occurs the first Wednesday of each month in Laureate Park Village Center and was immediately hooked once I saw the … [Read more...]