Every January, we hear the same old talk about New Year’s resolutions. While everyone else is declaring what they “resolve” to do, I’m over here committing to what truly matters. Why? Because “I commit to” carries far more weight than “I resolve to.” Commitment signifies dedication, action, and intentional focus. 

Have you ever won at solitaire? 

You sit down just to get your mind off all the things spinning in your life. Kind of bored and need a change of pace or scenery? 

Today marks Epiphany. Epipha-what? You’ve likely heard the term before. According to Merriam-Webster, epiphany has several meanings:

1. A church festival commemorating the Magi’s visit as the first manifestation of Christ to the Gentiles or, in the Eastern Church, the baptism of Christ.

2. An appearance or manifestation, especially of a divine being.

3. A sudden realization or discovery, often sparked by a striking event.

We’ve all had those “aha!” moments when something clicks—a conversation becomes clearer, or a realization feels like a lightbulb turning on. In my church world, Epiphany marks the day the Magi, or wise men, presented their gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh to the baby Jesus.

Do you know the significance of those gifts?…

Today, we’re fortunate to live in a country where the polio vaccine is part of children’s routine vaccination schedule, and where sanitation practices help prevent the spread of diseases like polio. However, that isn’t the case everywhere.

Learn more about Melissa’s fundraising efforts to raise money for the eradication of polio from the world…

Entering the networking event, I pat my pocket to make sure my business cards are there. Yep, still got them. I know business cards seem old-fashioned in this digital age, but I prefer handing out a physical card rather than awkwardly scanning a QR code. It just feels more professional.

 “What can I get you to drink?” the bartender asks.

 “Just a glass of water with lemon, thanks.” Joan, feeling a bit nervous, opts for hydration over liquid courage—this is a room full of professionals, after all.

Fra-gee-lay…fragile… Have you ever felt that way? Where a funny look brings tears to your eyes, or a sarcastic comment makes you leave the room? People tiptoe around you, unsure if you’ll snap or cry at any moment.

Summertime...it's vacation time! A chance to step away from the office, let go of busy days, and enjoy some R&R. No phones, no computers, no hassles—just time to unplug and unwind.

But as a leader, is that truly possible? Can you really disconnect and relax? For many, the answer is no. Effective leadership often means constant availability, even during supposed downtime.

Life has a funny way of placing people in our paths. One ordinary day at a client’s office, I asked an intern to format a PowerPoint presentation for me. Little did she know, I am a PowerPoint perfectionist. "Make sure each text box is in the same position on every slide so they don’t appear to move when advancing," I instructed. Her response was swift and confident: "Already done." I was stunned. She matched my attention to detail perfectly.

Walking into the room was scary. Why did I have to take a foreign language class anyway? Sitting down with my books on the desk looking around seeing others with the same concern or pretending they didn’t care. This short gray haired energetic teacher walked into the room.

You’ll be missed! is what the card said. Opening the goodbye gift after an enjoyable lunch with a friend and colleague was a bit sad. I had no idea what was in the small box and I figured it was a nice memento to remember my new friend. I was right and wrong.

It was a cold March morning, much like any other. I sat on a Zoom call, working through our project management tasks, when Mike's call came in. He never calls during the day.

"Sarah, hang on a minute. My husband is calling, and he never calls me during the day."

"Hello."

"Sarah, I have to go."

Are you having trouble finding the right person to fill the right seat? Why is it so hard?

Why can’t we post a job, interview, and hire the right person?

“They” say that people don’t have the same work ethic as “back in the day.” What day?

Do you think that’s true? - Read on to learn ten hiring strategies I’m employing to find the right person for Grace & Salt Leadership Academy.

The gift of delegation? I'm hoping the title caused you to stop and pause a little. What is the gift of delegation? Read on to learn more.

3 quick tips on how to be productive on a video call. These are basic but critical to an effective call.

Have you ever wanted to work remotely? It sounds so glamorous to work in your pajamas or roll out of bed and not have a 30-minute commute. For those of you working remotely due to COVID-19, you know that it can be lonely and very isolating. Read on to learn how to stay connected in a remote workplace.

How do community and leadership fit together? Welcome to the story of Maskapalooza.