Bug is getting older… and a little needier.  When I think back on it, though, she was always needy.  That is a dog, after all.  But those needs are not big.  She needs an afternoon love, a little treat, some of my dinner and a chance to sleep on our bed at night. Translation?  She needs some quality time.  And when she has that quality time satisfied, she can live her best dog life napping all day long. Bug’s behavior makes me think of having team members, what their needs ar

We had our annual holiday party on the weekend.  I take great pride in making everything myself, from scratch.  This means that I start planning months in advance and am exhausted at the end of the party. This year was a little unexpected in that several people came up to me and said, “Even better than last year!”  That had me thinking – is it really?  There is the same great food, the same amazing people and I even have a high school neighborhood genius taking food in and ou

I've talked about my mom before.  Her name is Ev and we are two peas in a pod.  I even have friends who have renamed me “Ev” and I am...

Lesson 3: You Inspire Others You inspire others, but only if you share what you’ve accomplished. Openly, honestly, and humbly, like how...