I’m embarking on a new journey: I’m writing my fourth book. Sure, I’m an experienced writer. But this project is different. It’s a solo act; all of my other books have had co-authors. And it’s a different time. In the age of AI, publishers are wary. Writing a book with an AI tool is relatively … Learn More
I did the hard look in the mirror thing. It wasn’t pretty. But then, neither was my life at the time. I was in my mid-20s. Professionally, I was unhappy, making great money in a sales career that used none of my real talents and fed none of my sense of purpose. I missed the … Learn More
It’s 80 degrees in Northern Michigan. Every day. The kind of stretch that makes you want to drop the doors off your Jeep and just go. On Saturday, I was behind two guys doing exactly that. Mid-aged, hats on backwards, golf clubs stacked in the back seat, Van Halen loud enough to hear through closed … Learn More
Do you know the feeling when you’re all aces? A few years ago, I had one of those days. I’d built a session I was truly proud of: a full-day senior leadership team retreat with a client I loved. It felt like my version of Abbey Road, great content, seamless transitions, the fullest expression of … Learn More
I grew up in Kalkaska, Michigan, the self-proclaimed Trout Capital of the state, population small enough that everyone knew your business better than you did. And like a lot of young girls in a lot of small towns, I had big dreams: I remember telling my parents, with total confidence, that after I met those … Learn More
