It’s always been a dream of mine to give a commencement speech, so let’s just pretend that’s what’s happening here.

While there’s a great deal that’s out of our control, there’s also a lot that we can control. What if we could look at this time as an opportunity?

May we never forget how much our actions matter, and may we never forget what we see.

I interviewed a couple in their 70s who inspire me and remind me that it's never too late to go after a new dream.

I was multitasking. I’d roll the dice, play a little bit, and then glance at my phone every five minutes or so. I thought I was being slick.

I recently heard a story that's inspired me to think differently in the face of challenges that are outside our control.

Every month, no matter how busy we are or what’s going on in our business, my leadership team and I make time to come together to learn and grow as humans and leaders.

In celebration of turning 32 this week, I’m sharing 32 things I’ve learned in 32 years—it’s my birthday tradition!

As I write this, I’m in a place of total overwhelm. There’s so much work to be done. I could work all day, every day and still have an overflowing to-do list. At one point this week my inbox was in the high 200s. 

I’m a huge believer in choosing one big goal and laser-focusing on it. This year, our business goal is to pay off our last $250k in debt.

The other day, I had nine phone calls back-to-back. NINE. And it didn’t feel like work . . . at all. That’s because sales is one of my work “sweet spots.”

I had a mini leadership crisis recently. I came to the painful realization that I am NOT FUN ANYMORE!

Fear can be paralyzing, and it’s especially harmful to lead from a place of fear. Believe me, I’ve done it. And it isn’t pretty. 

You’ve tried everything to make it work at your organization, but it just isn’t enough. So what do you do?

New Year’s resolutions never worked for me. I always set too many goals, which meant they never stuck. That changed in 2019. 

Not too long ago, I was in an airport going through security. I put my bag on the security belt, and without realizing it, I bumped the hand of the man in front of me with it.

When was the last time you just sat around and . . . thought? No interruptions. No distractions. Just quality thinking time?

I used to be proud of how I could “juggle it all,” but now I realize there was nothing to be proud of. Not being fully present on the task or person in front of me hurt both my work and those around me. Both deserved my full engagement and focus, and I wasn’t giving that to anyone or anything.