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  • Vision and Leading – 7 Posts About Casting Your Vision Toward the Future

    Vision and Leading – 7 Posts About Casting Your Vision Toward the Future

    Vision and Leading are two words that practically everyone has heard used in some context. Whether it’s personal or group context, whether for career or volunteerism, you can’t escape hearing those two words. They’re often accompanied with the word “mission” to express a desired purpose. Regardless of the contest, though, it’s vital to remember that they are…

  • When it’s Hard to Get Past Your Past

    When it’s Hard to Get Past Your Past

    Letting go is never easy. This is true for many reasons – comfort with the familiar is one such reason. In this case, comfort holds us back. Of course, some things are easier to let go of than others. Yet, it’s important to know and remember that we cannot enslave our present and future simply because…

  • New Year Goals In View Step Two: Look Ahead to Next Year

    Last week, I introduced the first of a three-step process I use throughout December to help me reflect, ponder and plan for the coming New Year. That first step can really seem more like a “pause” than a step because it involves taking time to look back. Folks who insist on an “ever forward” mentality mind…