My words for the day are fluidity, transparency, and honesty. I was talking with my coach this morning on a whole host of things, and one of the major concerns she had regarding our discussion was that I was “all over the map” with what I was talking about. “Sometimes...
I thought with my background the name was appropriate. It seems as though each of the senior leaders that has been asked to write an article has started with an introduction, so I will follow suit. I grew up in the big town of Belmond, went to college, and came...
Yesterday would have been my folks’ 58th wedding anniversary. I remember as a kid in the early 70’s, sister Michele and I (ages 5 and 7) went over to a neighbor’s house (Mrs. Noble) and forced her to make a cake for my parents. I remembered this fondly until now...
“It is not how much you do, but how much love you put into the doing that matters.” –Mother Teresa I look forward to the hectic pace that summer brings! There is always something to do or somewhere to be with fairs, parades, vacations, and kids’ events. There is never...
The beauty is around us – we just need to open our senses and be aware. I went riding this past weekend in central Iowa, and I saw all types and colors of birds. I saw snakes and snapping turtles and squirrels. I smelled the different scents of trees and...
It was announced at the employee meeting this morning there would be an active shooting drill sometime soon. I hate this. I hate that kids have to practice what would happen if a shooter came into their school. I hate that this is our reality. What is it that would...
I’m next on the list! Just as Greg wrote, when I was asked to participate in writing in the Pinnacle, I also had some anxiety. However, we have a great team of Senior Leaders, and after thinking this over for a couple of days, this is a great opportunity for...
“Your character is formed by the challenges you face and overcome.” ~ Nick Vujicic May is such a busy month at our house. Three of my four kids have May birthdays, so they are busy making grand plans about gifts and parties. It is also the time of year where...
I know spring* is here because birds are slamming into my windows at home with abandon. Scares me every time. I’m always astounded and amazed at their ability to look dead for 10 minutes and then hop up, shake it off and fly away. Resilience is powerful. I think, as...
My turn! Steve has asked that all senior leaders take a turn in writing in the Pinnacle. When this was first suggested, I am not going to lie – I had a little anxiety. However, after I thought about it more, we are asking everyone lately to do things that...
