Business, Politics, and Pageants Have a Lot in Common! For many years, I was a rock star pageant interview coach…I know, I know, you’re probably surprised to learn that at one time, I was one of the Southeast’s top pageant interview coaches for Miss America, Miss USA, Little Miss, the Rodeo Queens, the Cow Queens, and Watermelon Queens and the list goes on… at one time I had more winners on the stage than any coach in the Carolina’s and probably the Southeast. But what’s interesting – as I learned early on… It’s not me, but by coaching my clients […]
I Get By With a Little Help From My Friends
I always liked the Beatles song I Get by With a Little Help From My Friends. Most of their songs, I’m ambivalent about, but something about the tune and truth of having strength in numbers makes me feel safe in the world today. Like many of you, I have groups of friends for different aspects of my life. I have church friends, work friends, former work friends, political friends (former political friends), my mom’s friends, my brother’s friends, and my sweet neighbors. I even have a small group of more mature friends whose company I love. In the midst of […]
Aspire to Inspire Before You Expire
I have always loved this line – Aspire to Inspire Before You Expire I was sitting with friends, and we were chatting about our morning rituals – what is the first thing you do in the morning when you get out of bed… Some folks head straight for the coffee pot, put on their running shoes, and go for a quick run. Others stay in bed, read emails, or hit the snooze button. I head straight to the shower to get dressed and be ready for the day. Being self-employed for more years than I can remember, I learned early […]
You’ve Got the Power
When I was younger, I often heard the phrase “You’ve Got the Power.” In reality, I think it was a commercial I heard on the radio, but I also recall being told it to encourage me to move forward in whatever I was doing. Ultimately, you and I have the power to do amazing things in our lives and for others. Power – Dictionary defines power as: Capacity to do something: the ability, strength Strength: physical force Control and influence over other people and their actions Power: We often think of others having power over us or over those we […]
Patience, Perseverance and Practice
Patience, Perseverance, and Practice are the three truths for life The other day, I saw a man with the telling scar of a knee replacement, and what made it unusual was that his knee was stiff and not very workable, so he had learned to swing it in a walking motion instead of walking with a normal gait. When I asked about his surgery, he admitted that he had not done all the required exercises right after the surgery, and that the knee healed in a stiff position. I am sure that he could stretch the muscles and sinews to […]
Push Yourself Because No One Is Going to Do It for You
Push Yourself Because No One Is Going to Do It for You When I was thinking about what to share this week, I tussled with a few ideas that I wanted to use to encourage you, knowing that there are a lot of things going on in your life right now. So, understanding that you are busy, let me be your personal motivator to remind you to continue pushing yourself, because no one is going to do it for you. Whether it’s getting the family ready for school, reorganizing your life for the new year, or simply reengaging at work […]
You Don’t Need More Time; You Just Need to Decide
“You don’t need more time; you just need to decide” – Seth Godin I don’t know about you, but I always need more time – a few more hours in my day. I know we all have the same 24 hours, but for some reason, I seem to lose a few and end up running late or behind schedule more often than I’d like. And that’s a problem since I have no patience for those who are chronically late. It’s my pet peeve, and yet I do it, too. I came across this statement online the other day from Seth […]
You Are The Message
You are the message Recently, I was having dinner with a friend, and we were talking about how one’s life is the message they send to the world, which got me thinking about the title of an old political book I read years ago by Roger Ailes, You Are the Message. For me, it was a book for those considering a life in public office, reminding us that every deed, every word, every action reflects who we are and how we would be seen by others. According to the Amazon website about the book, “You are the message.” What does […]
The World Needs You to Share Your Gifts
“The world needs you to share your gifts and go for your dreams. There aren’t enough people who have the courage to go for it.” Lewis Howes As your friend, I want to ask you a question: “Do you have courage?” I mean, really, do you have the courage to do the thing you keep talking about, wishing for, or hoping one day will come true? I sincerely hope you do, and I celebrate your success if you are living the dream. That being said, I also know by watching countless people run to the edge of success, look into […]