“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...
A picture in my room fell down which I decided without hesitation that it was because my house is haunted. Years ago, my psychic friend Tami who was staying at my house for a couple of nights burned a smudge stick (sage) and sprinkled salt in my corners* to help...
“People who use time wisely spend it on activities that advance their overall purpose in life.” ―John C. Maxwell This morning at our monthly medical staff meeting Kim Heller presented an abbreviated version of an exercise that we did at our last leadership development meeting. The exercise required to the...
Someone said to me recently that after reading my columns for the past month, they felt I needed a hug. Hmmm … I’m not a huggy person so don’t do that. I went back and reread my words and ok, I was a bit down in the dumps – probably...
I saw some guy’s professional photo, and it looked like someone told him bad news. It was more of a “I just accidently drank sour milk” photo. They have this thing called retakes. In this world of millions of selfies, there is no excuse – practice the look man, practice!...
"A group becomes a team when all members are sure enough of themselves and their contributions to praise the skill of others." ~ Anonymous Maleigha participated in a volleyball camp in the month of March, and then they decided to continue and play some tournaments in April. They had their...
If there was a GIF (those 2 second videos on the internet) of me right now, it’d be me screaming profanities into a pillow … or me in a fetal position on the floor sobbing. “That’s fairly dramatic Steve, do you need a hug?” No. I need sun. I need...
You know a fussy baby who is not happy in any situation? The kid is just frustrated in general – nothing will make the baby happy. That’s how I feel today. I’m not sure why, though I think it is the lack of good sleep. Probably, I’m working out too...
