The power of a smile, it can create an unexpected connection, it can alter your day when you're absorbed with your own distracting thoughts and it can surprise you with its sudden shine and gravitational pull. I have always been a "smiley" person. I learned early in my life that a smile can change the … Continue reading Just Smile
Women and men, we are more alike than we are different but our differences have impacted our lives both personally and professionally. When I began leading the diversity and inclusion efforts for my company I was very focused on gender. For starters, I'm a woman and like many women, I've been working in a male-dominated … Continue reading The Wall
Over the last few months, there's been a lot of bad news impacting some of the people that I care about. People dealing with sick parents that are losing their battles and moving towards their final days. People losing close relatives and other's that have been diagnosed with cancer at a very young age and … Continue reading Grief
After spending a great week in Colorado with my Mom I returned home to change suitcases and pack for the family beach trip that we've had planned for months. This would be the first trip to the Outer Banks that we've done with friends, versus the extended Webb family, and I was excited to be … Continue reading The “Real” Vacation
I've heard the saying, "Expectations are the root of all evil". This resonates deeply for me. When I have an idea of how people should behave, react, engage, and then they disappoint me I find myself feeling frustrated, even angry. And guess what? People almost never behave the way you expect them to, and if … Continue reading Great Expectations
I've unknowingly walked through my life believing that there are "helpers" and those that "need the help". Early on I didn't consciously assign judgment to either of these roles but simply saw people as one, or the other. From an early age I thought I was meant to be a "helper" and over time I … Continue reading Help
It's raining today. I love when it's raining on a Saturday and we have no plans. It doesn't happen very often and when I checked the weather last night I started fantasizing about my day. I get strangely excited about the possibilities of being stuck in my house all day. Mornings are by far my … Continue reading Rainy Saturday Mornings
