Sunshine, You’re Killing My Productivity
April 5, 2020
Here’s a conundrum. I’ve got a lot of work ahead, but the sun is calling me outside. It’s that time of year when we want to ditch our office work and become a lifeguard. Lucky are those who get to be outside whenever they feel like it. But we’ve got to remember they have rainy […]
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The Break Down
April 5, 2020
This book poses the question: If you saw someone stranded on a dark and desolate road amidst a terrible storm, would you stop to help? A fearful Cass makes the decision not to. And when she’s discovered the woman that she’d passed was found murdered, she’s ravaged with guilt. That’s not the only thing tearing […]
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Create Lasting Conference Experiences
April 4, 2020
Fifty? One hundred? I’ve lost count of the conferences that I’ve attended over the years. Some have been professional conferences focused on re-honing skills and attaining continuing education credits. At others I’ve been a keynote speaker (yeah, really) or have presented in breakout sessions. But those conferences never hold a candle to the ones that […]
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Haben: The deafblind woman who conquered Harvard Law
April 2, 2020
Here’s a compelling biography that not only tells the story about how a young woman achieves through adversity to find her cause in life, but it’s also a book filled with valuable lessons. But don’t let the idea that you’re in for a schooling fool you; this is a story that draws you into a […]
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Milady
April 2, 2020
“One for all, and all for one woman.” With its intriguing premise, this is a book I immediately snatched off the shelves. Who would have thought it would be a woman who would best the musketeers and become the most revered and feared woman in all of France? Lady Clarice’s story begins in 1615, growing […]
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My Strong Mind: A story about developing mental strength
March 27, 2020
Kate is just like any other little girl, with a busy life and lots of friends. And just like the other girls, Kate has bad days. She has real fears and feels insecure at times, especially when her friends tease her. When Kate reads a book about how you can teach your mind to be […]