Category Archives: Inspiration

Thoughts on Sheryl Sandberg and Her Book “Lean In”

Sheryl Sandberg, COO of Facebook, nationally syndicated speaker and author of the book “Lean In”made the news recently due to the tragic death of her 47-year-old husband, Dave Goldberg while traveling on a family vacation in Mexico. Ironically, I had … Continue reading

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A Quiet Mind

We’ve all had those experiences if life when something touches our soul in a profound way. I had one of those experiences recently at an Enneagram training program I attended in the beautiful Connecticut countryside. The Enneagram is a personality … Continue reading

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Go Ahead, Harry. Make My Day!

It was Halloween; I was a newly minted MBA who had recently joined the venerable medical supply company, Baxter International. With my new colleagues, I was at my first quarterly results presentation. Normally given by the division president, on this … Continue reading

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The Power of a Nap

Picture that yourself: You’re 19 getting ready to compete in the Alpine ski race of your career, in your hometown, in front of thousands of cheering fans and broadcast on national television. You’re seeking redemption having failed to medal in … Continue reading

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What’s your Dawn Wall?

Kevin Jorgeson & Tommy Caldwell inspired a nation recently by accomplishing a feat many thought impossible: free climbing Dawn Wall, the rock face of El Capitan in Yosemite. After 19 grueling days – representing several years of training and preparation … Continue reading

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