A "Tools for Tough Times" post. Years ago, I sailed in a 14-foot racing sailboat from Vancouver Harbor (Canada) north up the Inside Passage. The “skipper” of the little boat was an 84-year-old sailor known as “Salty Ken.” A competitive sailor for most of his life, Ken was comfortable in almost any deep-water situation, even … Continue reading Keep your hand on the rudder
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Adaptive Leaders: Growth is the Evidence of Life
“Ceaseless change is the only constant thing in nature.” John Candee Dean Change happens. Change comes upon us personally in various forms. It may be surprising and good. Change is often unexpected, and for many, unwelcomed. It may be uncomfortable for us, leading to disequilibrium. Change is often perceived as loss. Yet change is also … Continue reading Adaptive Leaders: Growth is the Evidence of Life
Finally Friday!
Image via veryfunnypics.eu We all have a life for which we can be very grateful. Happy Friday! Image via imgflip.com
Tools for Tough Times: Avoiding Anger
Clearly there are many divides in our social settings during the pandemic response. Certainly, masks, mandates, and vaccination are some of them. Emotions run surprisingly deep and may surface at any point on any day. One of those emotions is anger. Anger at people and their choices. Anger at systems. Perhaps anger at God. Anger … Continue reading Tools for Tough Times: Avoiding Anger
Effective Adaptive Leadership
“If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.“ — John Quincy Adams If you are seeking to make your leadership effective even in the face of adaptive challenges, the following few posts will identify key factors you can apply to your own leadership development. … Continue reading Effective Adaptive Leadership
Finally Friday!
Image via veryfunnypics.eu In everything give thanks. Especially on Fridays! Happy Friday to y'all! Image via Ziglar.com
Tools for Tough Times: The Spirit
My guess is you are staying strong in the storm and helping others to do the same. So look in the mirror and tell yourself “You ROCK!” Spiritual well-being, or spiritual wellness, is built upon important life decisions that we all need to address. Sadly, a great many people do not think much about these … Continue reading Tools for Tough Times: The Spirit
Tools for Tough Times: Get Out(side)!
Thank you for taking a break from your hectic schedule to read the "Tools for Tough Times" blog. May you find strength, refreshment and courage in it for the day! The winter has been amazing with its surprising amount of moisture. Even though it is a La Nina year, so much of the country … Continue reading Tools for Tough Times: Get Out(side)!
Finally Friday!
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Tools for Tough Times: Gratitude
Today’s tool for tough times is gratitude. We all need to be reminded to express gratitude daily, for it is one of the healthiest actions we can do. Gratitude is like a health food; it does us no good if we never do something with it! We know that grateful people who express heartfelt gratitude … Continue reading Tools for Tough Times: Gratitude
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