The only reason to be alive

The only reason to be alive

“I finally figured out the only reason to be alive is to enjoy it.” ~Rita Mae Brown Life is too short not to enjoy it. That makes sense, but it can be difficult to remember. Especially when we have a long to-do list, or someone is annoying us, or things are not...
Why happy leaders matter

Why happy leaders matter

Bottom line – we all want to be happy. As we lead our lives, our organizations, our teams, or our families, we all want to be happy. And everyone around us wants this same thing. Well, according to David Steindl-Rast, a Catholic Benedictine monk, not only do we all...
Bring little pleasures into your life

Bring little pleasures into your life

“When you die, God and the angels will hold you accountable for all the pleasures in life that you denied yourself.” ~Anonymous I share this quote with my clients (and friends and family) – even those who don’t believe in God or angels – because this is the type of...