I received my first opportunity to practice my leadership skills at the tender age of 19. I was a Chef/ Paraprofessional at a vocational...

Wednesday, October 31, 2018 I grew up in the northwest suburbs of Detroit. My brother and I had newspaper routes next to each other...

As we observe Veteran's Day this year, I want to personally thank all of you that have served our country. I am happy to see more public...

Here come the holidays and with them, I usually end up with a few extra pounds. The 3 biggest traps for weight management after the...

Life in Balance, LLC is a customer-driven business. Staying with that theme, I would like to know what topics you might be interested in...

I do a pretty good job keeping my balanced life in check. I plan and prioritize well and have a very supportive community (spouse,...

As this weekend has proven, It is still winter here in Michigan, and at times it seems like it will last forever. I have some ideas to...

April 6th is National Tartan Day. A day that we in North America celebrate those with Scottish heritage. The Declaration of Arbroath was...

April 15th is Tax Day! It does not carry the same feel as Valentine’s Day! Memorial Day! Independence Day! Labor Day! Birthday! The...

Monday, May 06, 2019 May 6th is National Nurses Day. What a great profession to acknowledge. These beautiful souls care for us during...

Memorial Day is the first of the 3 summer holidays. When we take time to remember those that have served and passed on. Certainly, a...

This time of year, we celebrate the birth of our country. Since 7/4/1776, our country’s human geography has changed a lot. We are...

It is the height of summer vacations, time to kick off your shoes and relax with the family. A vacation from the hustle and bustle of...

I am sad that we need a day to remember just how incredible women are. They have certainly been our equals since the days both genders...

This is an interesting question for me. Anyone who has a job has chosen to do that job. Our freedom of choice is a gift that separates us...

Have you ever spoken up when you saw something going on that was wrong? Were you scared? What ended up happening? I have a vivid memory...

I was asked, "If you ever wrote a Children's Book, what would the first lines be?" Here is what came to me: From the moment you were...

...if my Senior Leadership does not believe in it? It is difficult to set up an open trusting environment if it is not already a part of...

I get this question a lot. It depends on a lot of factors; who you are trying to rebuild trust with, what is their current need for...

One of the blog writing prompts I use for inspiration was "Have you ever had the rotten experience of having to put a pet down? " We are...