MAWMonday Motivators 12/18/2016

This week, we talk about optimism. Not just the feeling of positive expectation, but also the behaviors that inspire through vision, correct doubt through understanding, heal through experience, persevere with kindness, and motivate through clarity. Twitter is my launch point. You are my audience. I believe this post will encourage you through the upcoming week. […]

MAWMonday Motivators 07/31/2016

It’s the beginning of another “back-to-school” season. Just about every school primary, secondary, and higher education will begin classes this month. That makes this month second only to January in the sense of new beginnings. It’s also a political season. As a result, the sensitive needs of education, infrastructure, and future leadership are palpable as […]

MAWMonday Motivators 07/24/2016

I don’t get people. Actually, I’m a student of human behavior. But, it’s getting harder to reconcile the actions of individuals with their statements. You want to write a book. But, you are NOT writing. You want to be healthy. But, you refuse to make the time to exercise. It used to be that I […]

MAWMonday Motivators 05/29/2016

Do yourself a favor. Accept your emotions, your drive, and your intentions without judgment or defensiveness. Just admit that they are what they are. Now, recognize your power to make choices that best support your progress toward your goals. Next, make those sustainable decisions. Yes, you may have to work harder than someone else. Yes, […]

MAWMonday Motivators 05/15/2016

I don’t know if you noticed, but I missed MAWMonday Motivators last week for the first time in over 84 weeks. Caught in the turbulent sea of emotions that attend graduations, new connections, transitions, and farewells, my responsibility to write weekly encouragement was spent in active demonstration of my advice. Now, the sea has calmed. […]

MAWMonday Motivators 11/08/2015

#MondayMotivation Setting suns and the end of daylight savings time brings a specific set of challenges for those of us who enjoy order and predictability. The new rhythms associated with the time change is one challenge. The decrease in sunlight is another. It seems no mistake that a significant set of holidays present themselves for […]

MAWMonday Motivators 10/25/2015

#MondayMotivation This week, as the season begins to change and the challenge of the Winter months looms, I want to encourage you toward productivity. The instinct is to hibernate–to hide away from the challenges, the criticism, the hurdles, and the weather. I encourage you to find your shine on the inside. I further challenge you […]