Focusing Upward

11/17/2018

Rutledge, a Senior Learning & Development Consultant at Wells Fargo, talks about her journey transitioning from the U.S. Navy and why it's important to allow your authentic self to show up whether in the military or Corporate America.

10/16/2018

Respect is not a matter of liking someone. It is rather realizing each of us is to be treated with dignity simply because we are each a part of the human race.

10/15/2018

Failure in necessary preparation is preparation for unnecessary failure.

10/09/2018

"Effective communication is like a classy mini-skirt; short enough to stir interest while long enough to cover the subject".

10/05/2018

WEEKEND WELLNESS: "Relax. Relate. Release."
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Share as a comment at least one thing you do to relax, relate and/or release. What you share could be helpful to others,
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How many times have you thought about this classic and comedic exchange between the psychologist (Debbie Allen) and Whitley (Jasmine Guy) and laughed out loud?

Though quite comical, this scene includes nuggets for life:

#1: We all need people around us who will not let us stay in denial. And, likewise we should be that person for someone,

#2: Our impatience with people is often not because of care/concern. It more often because we feel inconvenienced by their 'delayed progress' in some way. (Catch what the Dr, says when Whitley denies having a problem)

#3: A key to relating well with others and releasing what has the 'expired things' in our lives begins with our willingness to get out of our emotions (relax) so we can see and hear clearly.

In what areas of your life could you stand to relax, relate and release?

A Different World (1987–1993) Season 4 Episode 13 Ex-Communication (31 Jan. 1991) Whitley receives a phone call from Julian and agrees to have dinner with hi...

10/03/2018

WISDOM WEDNESDAYS-DIVERSITY & INCLUSION CORNER So ofthen these days we hear talk of Diverstity & Iclusion. But, what is it..realy? Is it laying down your values and beliefs to embrace someone else's? Certianly not!

It is though about choosing to realize and acknowledge that each person you meet has value. Keeping this in mind will help you value the 'community of humanity' first and concentrate on shared and/or distinct diversity dimensions secondarily.

Listen in as I share about an experience I had at a Veterans Administration campus that reminded me about the importance of frist valuing humanity before seeking to launch into the vast matters of Diversity & Inclusion.

Share your thoughts. How do you approach Diversity & Inclusion?

VALUING HUMANITY IS KEY TO DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

10/01/2018

MAXIMIZED MONDAYS: "Without a vision, people perish".
"If you have no vision for where you're going, you'll 'miss it' if you ever get there." "There is fulfillment in pursuing purpose".

Consider your life's purpose/vision/dream. EVERYday, you are empowered to do something (no matter how grand or small) that keeps it alive for you and/or moves you into deeper fulfillment of it.

Today, how will you pursue purpose? What will you do before the day ends to keep your vision alive?

Share your vision/purpose in a comment below and we'll check-in with you periodically to see how you're doing.

LIVE IN PURPOSE EVERYDAY

09/28/2018

FREE-FOR-ALL FRIDAY: What's your 'why' and how does it guide how you live?

One could say that wellness begins with a sense of purpose-your 'why'. Your 'why' serves as filter for your 'how'; and 'whatt'. Unfortunately, many do not take time to consider their why-wandering around without the inflluence of purpose, they drift in and out of whatever life throws their way,

As you listen in take some time to intentionally focus on your 'why'; share it in comment to this post, Once you've done that, find :Simon Sinek's Discovering Your Why" TED talk for indepth detail. Why? Because "Your 'Why' Matters".

YOUR WHY HELPS DEFINE YOUR HOW AND WHAT

09/27/2018

Throwback Thursday: Isn't amazing how if we are willing to see a person's value, they will show it to us?

09/27/2018

Wisdom Wednesday: Though seasons may seem to last, none of them are permanent.

09/15/2018

Weekend Wellness:
Weak will-power yields impulsiveness. To strengthen will-power, one must 'exercise' it. In what situations can you exercise your will-power?