Author and speaker John Maxwell once said, “A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way.” As a parent, one of the most sobering lessons we learn is that our children may not always believe what we say, but they will believe what we do.   A friend of mine recently told me that while he and his eight-year-old son were out riding their … [Read more...]

There are over 7 billion people on the planet today, and all of us are as unique as snowflakes, each with particular talents, desires, and experiences. Since the time of the ancient Greeks, philosophers have identified personality traits and, more important, groups of characteristics that shape each person’s desires, pursuits, and responses. For instance, some of us are … [Read more...]

There are two kinds of people in the world: Those who allow their environments to influence their enthusiasm.Those who allow their enthusiasm to influence their environment.   With the steady flow of COVID-19 cases being confirmed in Central Florida and throughout the state, there has been a wide range of emotions expressed from both parents and kids about … [Read more...]

The recent unjust deaths of black Americans have sparked outrage in our country. Many have taken to the streets to protest, and the endless media coverage has caused many of us to ask questions about how we can successfully root out racism in our society. Topics like racism can be difficult conversations to have with our children. However, it is the best and most important … [Read more...]

Q: “I’m having trouble speaking like I know what I’m talking about on the phone. How do I sound more professional?” – Anonymous A: Ah, yes, it’s time for the classic “fake it until you make it” technique! Honestly, that’s how you get through it. Before you make a phone call, run through the major points of what you would like to say; maybe even write them down. Any advice I … [Read more...]