Moonlit Path
April 7th, 2020, I sat on top of tallest hill in our neighborhood with my two teenage girls strategically placing mason jars with distilled water under the moon lit Northern …
Our Pandemic Nest
My pandemic year, while restrictive in many ways, has been blessed with nesting and productivity: my son, fiance and I moved into a new house together just as the world …
Cultivating Leadership Business Award for December 2019
Coconino County demonstrates remarkable commitment to cultivating leadership. Over the last 8 years, Lancaster Leadership has proudly served 21 departments within the county regarding strategy, skill development, and workplace culture. …
The Only Way Out is Through
I put my trekking poles out in front of me to provide support as I lowered my foot onto a steep “trail” of loose rock. My knee crackled as it …
What’s YOUR Gold?
My HYPO2 strength and conditioning coach recently inquired, “What’s YOUR gold?” (HYPO2 provides services for world-class athletes chasing elusive gold medals; more importantly, they support local community members in exploring …
The Missed Message of Minimalism
Ancient religion includes many spiritual teachings from times of old. As the years pass, teachings become philosophy. Philosophy informs religion. The social nature of humans means that like-minded individuals will …
Cupcakes and Rainbows
You read that right; the best advice I have ever heard is from a Troll and is about cupcakes and rainbows. From the movie “Trolls” ‘Hey, I know it’s not …
Dogs don’t say goodbye
There is no other force on the planet with a more robust and comprehensive communications strategy than a dog. The dog knows what is important to say, how it …
Stay the Course
“Stay the course.” One of my favorite lines from one of my favorite movies, The Patriot. When the movie came out in 2000, my three children were heading straightway into …
How and Why to Tell Your Story
A few years ago, I participated in a leadership development group and learned a unique way of looking at yourself through storytelling. The individual behind this concept, Marshall Ganz, is …