Who knew? February is Pet Responsibility Month, and I can’t think of a better opportunity to talk about what that really means. Too many people get a pet without truly understanding the responsibility that comes with it. Since I’m a dog enthusiast, I’ll focus on dogs,...
Leadership Lessons from Thanksgiving Prep (for You and Your Dog) The holiday season is upon us, and for many families, this week is packed with preparing meals, cleaning, hosting guests, and trying to keep everyone happy. It’s a lot to manage, and as leaders—whether...
Do you enjoy friends who only reach out when they need something? Neither do I. Yet, we often treat our personal growth in the same way—only giving it attention when something goes wrong. But what if we could build the kind of resilience that keeps us steady, even...
Take a Snapshot of Your Life If you were to take a snapshot of your life right now, how would you feel about it? Do you love your life? And if not entirely, how much do you love it—80%, 60%, 50%? What would you change to improve it? As a recovering perfectionist, I...
Dogs don’t speak our language, but they communicate with us every day through their behavior. In fact, behavior is one of the most honest forms of communication—whether for us humans or our furry companions. I’ve always believed that to truly understand someone, you...
“Barking Up the Right Tree: Leadership Lessons from Dog Training” If you are a dog lover, you will love this interview! In this interview, Robert Middleton invited me to share the parallels between corporate leadership and dog training. I explained that my...