by ijalo | Sep 22, 2015 | Uncategorized
September 21, 2015 Do you spend regular time and effort to be or to become the effective leader, the supportive spouse, the best parent, the faithful friend, or the one with the perfect thing to say in that impossible situation? Are there times when you wonder what...
by ijalo | Sep 12, 2015 | Uncategorized
September 12, 2015 Do you ever stop and listen to the genuine life concerns and complaints of those around you? When is the last time you’ve listened to your own concerns and complaints? No, I mean really listen, as in pay attention and hear the cry of the...
by ijalo | Sep 4, 2015 | Uncategorized
September 4, 2015 Being vulnerable in your work or life circumstances does not necessarily make you less powerful as a leader or pitifully helpless as a friend and mentor. In reality, being vulnerable can serve as a real strength in decision making and in relationship...
by ijalo | Aug 18, 2015 | Uncategorized
August 2015 In the areas of your life where you lead or manage others (your children, your co-workers, other volunteers, anyone you have influence over) how is your daily, general attitude impacting the lives of others? Do you ever consciously think about it? Even...
by ijalo | Jul 24, 2015 | Uncategorized
August 2015 “Why does everything have to be so difficult?” “For just once, could something simply be easy?” “Do I have ‘Hero’ stamped on my forehead?” Amazingly, I’ve heard each of these statements from other people and I’ve made a few of them at some points in my...
by ijalo | Jul 23, 2015 | Uncategorized
New Life, Fresh Passion, July 2015 When I think of new life and fresh passion, I usually think about springtime. In the draining heat and humidity of Louisiana summertime, I cannot say that I often have thoughts of new life – more like thoughts of laying low and...
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