Elmo is just checking in! How is everybody doing? — Elmo (@elmo) January 29, 2024 Last week, the beloved little red monster, Elmo, sparked a viral moment on social media with a simple question: “How is everybody doing?” The response was overwhelming, highlighting a deep need for connection and appreciation. For those of us in […]
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In my last post, I mentioned that I’m moving to Ohio soon. As I’m sure you know from your own moving experience, that means there’s a lot to do! And, of course, it’s not as if life stops to give you extra time to do it. As a matter of fact, sometimes what life gives
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Why it’s no longer optional… and little ways to start today Earlier this week, I was in Florida speaking to a group of city leaders about making the shift from surviving to thriving. On the surface, this may seem like a “soft” topic. I mean, who doesn’t want to thrive? But, can we? Is that even a realistic ambition or
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It’s time for a fresh start. Congratulations! You’ve survived 2020. (Almost, anyway.) This year has been a doozy, and the fact you’re still here is something to celebrate–truly. Now, the question is: How do we prepare for what’s next? And how do we not only survive 2021, but get back to a state of thriving?
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In times of crisis–like we face right now with the COVID-19 coronavirus–the easiest thing is to jump right into “fix it” mode. After all, we’ve realized that our old, familiar ways of doing things aren’t relevant anymore, so… fix it! The challenge, though, is that a crisis often sends us into survival mode, which is
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