The Ascent
Digital Age
A recent study by Family Enterprise USA states “only 7% of next gens think their family business has a strategy fit for the digital age.” The next generation has a clear advantage to curate ideas, to streamline processes using technology and to understand how to serve...
Laundered Mistakes
I used to hide behind the façade of perfection. I longed to be “error-free” in every area of my life. As I went about my days interacting with those around me, I made plenty of mistakes. I said the wrong thing. I reacted instead of responding. I judged. I was critical...
Who is this Man?
Have you ever been awed by another person’s abilities? Have you ever stood on the sidelines of a championship game mesmerized by the skills and talents of the athletes? Or how about listened to musician who has perfected their skills on the guitar, drums or vocally....
Quench the Thirsting Soul
It occurred to me this week that passion can come and go. All hopes cling to the outcome of an event – that may or may not end in with favor. Face paint, rally caps and fog horns all symbolize the devotion to a beloved team. You guessed it. I am talking about the...
Possibility: The Brick and Mortar of Faith
"You have to be open to the idea that happiness is possible, despite the circumstance." A lovely, wise and gracious woman in my church spoke these words to me one evening as I was leaving a group meeting. That particular night I was met face to face with the reality...
Small Beginnings
The SBA reports from “2000 to 2017, small businesses created 8.4 million net new jobs while large businesses created 4.4 million. Thus, they accounted for 65.9% of net new job creation in the period.” This report highlights the importance and relevance of small in the...