Posts Tagged ‘from turmoil to triumph’
People of Value, Value People
Last week I was having a conversation with a young lady who invited me to be on her podcast. She knew of my experience on the Miracle on the Hudson, but was more intrigued on the “why” I do what I am doing. I told her that would be a great question to ask me…
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Six Questions Answered In A Period Of Six Minutes
One of the greatest benefits of speaking onstage is you have the opportunity to meet leaders from different industries and backgrounds. Over the past six weeks, I have had the honor to meet and speak with leaders from the military, business, aviation, athletics, and one who is running for President of the United States. Each…
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The Moment that Mattered the Most
The Moment that Mattered the Most October 23, 2023 Last week, I had the honor to attend the 242nd anniversary of the victory at Yorktown, the battle that won the Revolutionary War for the United States and set the stage for the freedoms we enjoy today. It was a glorious day with dignitaries from the United…
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Your Mind is the Sum of Habits
Last week, I had the honor to speak about how to create opportunity out of uncertainty in Brookings, South Dakota, for the Women in Leadership Summit with my good friend Jill Orton. After I finished, the emcee, Katie, asked me if I would answer a question about when I failed and what I did to…
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How to Anticipate Fast, Pivot Fast, and Act Fast
We have lived and are living in uncertain times. And one thing I have learned that some times are more uncertain than others, it’s all relative. The United States was coming out of a recession when I graduated from college. There was much uncertainty. There was high inflation, the Cold War was still there, interest…
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Everybody Needs To Go To The Train Station
For as long as I can remember, I have always loved cowboys. No, not the Dallas Cowboys, the Cowboys that ranch. On my fourth birthday, my mom dressed me up like Roy Rogers. The next year, I was the Lone Ranger, cowboy hat, mask, and gun belt, the whole shebang. Several months after the Miracle…
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The Strength in Restoring the Right Relationships
The 15th anniversary of the Miracle on the Hudson will happen this coming January, on January 15, 2024. There will be events surrounding this crystal anniversary of an event that still resonates worldwide. A 15th anniversary signifies the dazzling splendor of a lasting happy event. Crystal is fragile and easily broken, so it reminds us…
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The Strategy that Elevates you to being Outstanding
I received many phone calls the day after I retired from my corporate position last week. Most if not all, asked if it felt different. My response was, not really. I was still up at 3:50 am, getting ready to get into the pool to train for my upcoming Honor Foundation swim and then to…
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Having a Certainty Perspective in Uncertain Times
If you survived the pandemic, you know what uncertainty is. One day you are working with a group in College Station, Texas then the next, the way you worked was redefined and transformed. You were suddenly in lockdown and if you were not able to pivot or be resourceful, everything in your life, not just…
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The Lesson of the Red Sea
Last week I was on a call with spiritual leaders from the Christian, Jewish, and Muslim faiths. I was honored to be included in this esteemed group. The call was set up to discuss ideas and thoughts on fostering positive change for the millennial and Gen Z generations in different cultures. As I listened to…
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