I had the honor of addressing firefighters in Greece and deliver a message for International Women’s Day. I thought I would share that message with all of you: “As we celebrate International Women’s Day, I […]
Category: Career Leadership
Setting boundaries before you sink
Are you standing on thin ice? You can’t set good boundaries if you’re unsure of where you stand. Often, we accept the things we don’t want to tolerate to avoid conflict. Those uncomfortable things start […]
I’m LOUD AND PROUD on MY “SOAPBOX”
People seeking joy in life don’t do things to make others unhappy. They don’t throw daggers on social media, they don’t call names, nor do they create unnecessary drama. Unhappy people do unkind things, End […]
30 Days of Gratitude: Rewiring The Negativity Dinosaur
I used to live life with cranky pants on. My eyes were constantly looking through a negativity lens. I focused more on the things that were going wrong instead of being grateful for the amazing […]
Successful People vs. Unsuccessful People
Our outlook and actions determine our outcomes! It is important to take inventory of the things you are doing and the things you can improve on. Take ownership of your actions as you work towards […]
Five Ways Women Should be Supporting Other Women
We don’t need a day like International Women’s Day to be a good sister to other women, we should be supporting and celebrating each other every single day! Make an effort to be the kind […]
Securing a Future Despite Critics
As a young girl, thirteen, I was told by my guidance counselor that graduating high school was not likely, let alone being successful in college. Not only did I graduate high school AND college THREE […]
Empowerment = Retention
Empowering your volunteers/employees can reduce turnover. The cost of turnover is too high to ignore! Check out my latest article Empowerment Is Key for Retention in the Fire Service over at Fire Rescue Magazine on tips to […]