October 2026
Dolly Parton Quotes on Being Yourself
For this week’s newsletter, I will continue talking about some of the biggest things that Dolly Parton can teach us using some of her best[...]
September 2026
Dolly Parton Quotes on Positivity
For this week’s newsletter, I will continue talking about some of the biggest things that Dolly Parton can teach us using some of her best[...]
Dolly Parton Quotes on Courage and Purpose
I don’t know about you, but I was sad about the death of Dolly Parton. I grew up listening to Dolly’s music and watching her[...]
Never Forget
Do you remember where you were 25 years ago today? On September 11, 2001? I remember very clearly because September 11th was always a special[...]
Six Sentences that Belong in Your Vocabulary – Part 4
Great leadership isn’t just about big strategies — it’s often about small, intentional moments. Our words are important so choosing the right word can set[...]
August 2026
Six Sentences that Belong in Your Vocabulary – Part 3
I don’t know about you, but my calendar is full of meetings, projects and deadlines! It is truly a reflection of my priorities and helps[...]
Six Sentences that Belong in Your Vocabulary – Part 2
The third sentence that we all need as part of our leadership is “I need you to bring me a solution, not just the problem.” [...]
Six Sentences that Belong in Your Vocabulary – Part 1
Leadership is about helping others to thrive…it isn’t about you and making the right decisions! Some of the best results have come from when I[...]
July 2026
Pixar Movies – The Good Dinosaur
I remember seeing the Good Dinosaur in the movie theatre in late 2015. My nephew was almost 8 and did not like the movie, mostly[...]
Pixar Movies – Inside Out
There are two Inside Out movies, but I am going to cover them together. The main character, Riley, is full of emotions that include joy,[...]
Pixar Movies – Brave
Merida is a spirited and independent young princess known for her fiery personality and equally fiery, wild curly red hair. Hmmm…sounds like me expect for[...]
Pixar Movies – UP
Up is one of the saddest Pixar films in my opinion. Carl is a man who has lost his sense of direction after his wife Ellie’s[...]
June 2026
Pixar Movies – WALL-E
Wall-E is the last of his kind and continues his job of cleaning Earth even after humans abandon it. His quiet persistence and selfless help to[...]
Pixar Movies – Ratatouille
In Ratatouille, which was released by Pixar in 2007, Remy is truly a visionary. Remy has a clear dream of being a chef and really believes[...]
Pixar Movies – Cars (Part 2)
Cars 2 and 3 have messages of their own. In Cars 2, the characters have to adapt to unexpected circumstances. But in Cars 3, the real[...]
Pixar Movies – Cars (Part 1)
Can you believe that Cars is 20 years old? It was produced by Pixar in 2006 and follows Lightning McQueen, a brash and ambitious rookie race[...]
Pixar Movies – The Incredibles (Part 2)
So last week we talked about the teamwork of the Parr family to overcome Syndrome and the Omnidroid. But in Incredibles 2, the roles of the[...]
May 2026
Pixar Movies – The Incredibles (Part 1)
I guess you know by now that I truly love all of the Pixar movies! So now we are on to the Incredibles and part one[...]
Pixar Movies – Finding Nemo & Finding Dory
I love Nemo and Dory…for years we had a big saltwater fish tank, and they were truly my favorite fish! So how do Finding Nemo and[...]
Pixar Movies – Monsters Inc. – Part 2
So least week we talked about the personal leadership that we learned from Mike and Sulley, but this week let’s talk about teamwork! The fraternity in[...]