So, fresh greens are my thing, but baaabyyyy, there's something about a pot of southern-style mustard and turnip mixed greens with smoked turkey tails (wings or necks are great too), that just does it for me. Now, this is a Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner staple in my family, going back as far as I canContinue reading "Divine Southern Mustard and Turnip Greens with Smoked Turkey"
Change Isn’t the Enemy. Resistance Is.
Change has a way of arriving whether we’re ready for it or not. Sometimes it’s welcomed.Other times, it shows up wrapped in loss, uncertainty, or discomfort. I’ve learned that even when change is expected, the emotional impact can still surprise you — especially when it involves people or leaders who shaped you in meaningful ways.Continue reading "Change Isn’t the Enemy. Resistance Is."
Are You Operating Alone — or Intentionally Aligned?
Are you a collaborative or more of a lone-ranger-I-can-get-things-done-on-my-own kind of person? Some people pride themselves on getting things done independently. And while there are moments where solo execution is necessary, sustainable success — especially in leadership — is rarely built alone. Collaboration isn’t about consensus or over-communication.It’s about alignment. In fast-paced environments, it’s easyContinue reading "Are You Operating Alone — or Intentionally Aligned?"
Change Your Words… Change Your Direction!
Words shape more than conversations. They shape direction. Over time, I’ve learned that how I speak — to myself and to others — directly influences how I think, decide, and show up. Not in a mystical sense, but in a very practical one. Language reveals belief. There was a time when I didn’t notice howContinue reading "Change Your Words… Change Your Direction!"
Who Are You – And Do You Know Your Story?
Just the other day, a bank manager asked me this question, and I was caught off guard. I was having a full day. Running on empty. Focused on getting in and out. And then, unexpectedly, someone asked me a simple question: Who are you — and what’s your story? In that moment, everything slowed down.Continue reading "Who Are You – And Do You Know Your Story?"
Five Gifts I Gave Myself to Lead Sustainably
Burnout doesn’t usually arrive all at once.It shows up quietly — as exhaustion, impatience, and the sense that you’re constantly giving but rarely restored. There was a season in my life when I was capable, committed, and constantly needed. And while I handled it well on the outside, internally I was running on empty. ThatContinue reading "Five Gifts I Gave Myself to Lead Sustainably"
10 Reasons Why You Need To Say YES To YOU!
There comes a point in life when “getting by” is no longer enough. You can be capable, faithful, and dependable, yet still feel like something is being left untouched. Not because you lack purpose, but because you’ve been postponing it. Saying yes to yourself isn’t selfish. It’s stewardship. You were created with intention. With giftsContinue reading "10 Reasons Why You Need To Say YES To YOU!"
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