The keynote speaker at our Raven Retreat was Chris Fitzgerald Sheriff of Barron County Wisconsin. His office was the center of operations during the search for Jayme Closs; the 13-year-old who was abducted from her home after her parents were fatally shot. Sheriff Fitzgerald told the gripping story which as everyone knows ended with Jayme breaking out and running for help after 88
Murphy’s Law isn’t always bad
Does the phone seem to always ring just when you’re dashing out the door? Does your PC freeze when you’re in the middle of an important task, leaving you frantically trying to replace your work? Do you put your holiday tree up at the last minute expecting none of the lights will work? Welcome to the aggravating world of Murphy’s
When will things go back to “normal”?
Last week, two family members traveled to England and Wales. There was a lot of up-front work; the UK makes visitors submit information into a Locator Form (validation of vaccinations including a negative test result within 72 hours of arriving in England). However, their arrival in England was the fastest, most painless arrival ever to a foreign country! Scan your
Do You Use a Sledgehammer or a Velvet Hammer?
When it comes to leadership and management styles, most people fall into two categories: sledgehammer or velvet hammer leaders.
Are Systems More Important than Goals?
According to Atomic Habits author, James Clear, “You don’t rise to the level of your goals, you fall to the level of your systems.”
Whatever Happened to Good Manners?
In Vail, Arizona speakers at a recent meeting took turns blasting school board members over masks, vaccines, and discussions of race in school. “It’s my constitutional right to be as mean to you guys as I want,” one woman said.
Did a Teacher Make a Difference in Your Life?
The electric cooperative board I serve on starts out each meeting with a thought-provoking question. School is starting soon, so the question this month was, “Who was your favorite teacher and why?”
How to Put Magic into Your Business
David Blaine has always been fascinated by magic. As a kid, he practiced magic tricks over and over until he could do them perfectly.
Women are “Disagreeable” Entrepreneurs
Malcolm Gladwell is a brilliant writer, captivating speaker, and renowned storyteller. He weaves together interesting research with real-life stories; his work is highly impactful.
Kittens are Cute But….
A small gray kitten showed up unexpectedly this week. My husband walked out our back door and there he was, yowling at the top of his lungs.