CATEGORY - RELATIONSHIPS In an onstage interview with Fast Company, Strong Ground: The Lessons of Daring Leadership, The Tenacity of Paradox, And The Wisdom of the Human Spirit author Brené Brown instructed current and aspiring leaders in the audience with the following: "Don't confuse (executive) presence with preparedness." And, "How many of you would put money on a game when the team had no coach? "(Business) leaders are the only high-performing people in the world that do

CATEGORY - DECISION-MAKING Carla A. Harris in her book Expect to Win: 10 Proven Strategies for Thriving in the Workplace, quotes former CEO of eBay, Meg Whitman, who stated, "The price of inaction is greater than the cost of making a mistake." (p. 137, e-book version) Reflection/Call to Action Where are you "conveniently" stuck in addressing an important (leadership) decision? What is it about the potential outcome(s) that is causing stuckness? Which of your strengths or valu

CATEGORY - DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION, ACCESS, BELONGING "You cannot understand someone from a sound bite of information or even through a single heart-to-heart talk." (David Peterson, Mary Dee Hicks, Leader as Coach: Strategies for Coaching and Developing Others, p. 33. Print version) Reflection/Call to Action Am I truly seeking to understand who the person is that I am in disagreement with? Or, in reality am I seeking to "fix," "rescue," or "assimilate" that individual?

CATEGORY - DECISION-MAKING An entrepreneur as well as a thought leader on human potential and the psychology of behavior change, Nir Eyal, posited the following in his book, Beyond Belief: The Science-Backed Way to Stop Limiting Yourself and Achieve Breakthrough Results: "Beliefs don't just change what you think is possible; they change what you're capable of seeing as possible." (p. 56, e-book version) Reflection/Call to Action What decision(s) have I been ignoring as a resu

Coming Soon (August 31, 2026)! This is a monthly blog that will summarize the month's Strawberry Tips, add in some additional "fruits" and include blending from Anointed for Life co-owner Karen Spight. Karen will be sharing her insights from the Home Health Care business ownership and operations perspective. Each blog will post on the final day of the month.

CATEGORY - RELATIONSHIPS In his book Dig Deep, J. C. Watts used the following quote from Booker T. Washington: "There is no power on earth that can neutralize the influence of a high, pure, simple and useful life." (p. 154, e-book version) Reflection/Call to Action Where in my life is there a need for more purity, simplicity, or ethical integrity to enhance the quality of my relationship with others? In what ways could I be over-exerting, trying to force change in the relatio

What is a Strawberry Tip? Strawberry Tips are my twice-weekly (Tuesdays/Thursdays) posts of a quote that resonated with me from a book I have read, podcast I have heard, or video I have watched. These quotes will generally fall within or across three categories: Decision-Making (Choice) Relationships Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Access, Belonging (DEIAB) These three categories, beyond my spiritual life, have been most important to me throughout my professional journey. Each

In today's world, home health care is more important than ever. With an aging population and a growing need for personalized care, many...

In today's fast-paced world, many men find themselves feeling isolated and disconnected. The pressures of work, family, and societal...

In today's fast-paced world, the importance of career coaching cannot be overstated. For many individuals, especially those from...