The Greatest Form of Honor

The Greatest Form of Honor

The true earmark of honor is evidenced through those who receive what you carry.   The greatest act of honor is demonstrated through the desire and ability to receive from an individual. When we receive a person’s gift we communicate to their heart that what they...
Emotional Hijacking

Emotional Hijacking

Action and speech conceived from inflated emotion will result in actions and speech that you’ll undoubtedly regret.   Every person faces thoughts and emotions that are fearful or hurtful. In these difficult moments,  self-governance will set you apart as a...
Perceptions and Perspectives

Perceptions and Perspectives

As you first glance at the picture, what do you see? Some see an old lady while others see a beautiful young woman. Both perspectives are correct. It is easy to be stuck on our initial perception rather than choosing to purposefully focus our attention on discovering...
Unlocking the Treasure Within

Unlocking the Treasure Within

“You can’t be what you can’t see.” Marian Wright Edelman During a training session I asked a group of young emerging leaders, “Would anyone like $10.00?” That question gained immediate attention as every person’s hand instantly shot up. “Whoever wants the...
Revolution of Validation

Revolution of Validation

Science has discovered that genuine love and validation has the ability to heal emotions and positively change the neuro-networking of the brain. My life was negatively affected for many years because of a shame-filled false identity. I could not see my own value or...
Voice vs Echo

Voice vs Echo

My life’s journey has been a long and bumpy road. I have tripped over obstacles, climbed out of pits, and confronted many lies. Looking back over time I discovered that a series of circumstances threatened to throw my voice—my unique purpose and passion—into an...