Focusing on the Positive

One of my greatest strengths, I’ve been told, is my ability to focus on the positive instead of dwelling on the negative. I see challenges as opportunities to grow and learn.  To get better. To improve. To demonstrate my strength of character. To lead. I make the conscious choice to always remain positive. The followingContinue reading “Focusing on the Positive”

To Lead is to Live Dangerously

About 1 week ago, I began reading, Leadership on the Line: Staying Alive through the Dangers of Leading, by Heifetz and Linsky.  It was a recommendation that I think will be very beneficial and will help me as I continue to develop my leadership skills. Here are some powerful-to-me quotes from the introduction that struckContinue reading “To Lead is to Live Dangerously”

Mother’s Day Reflection

I have celebrated eight Mother’s Days (if you count the one when I was pregnant with my daughter who is now 7-years-old).  I am very fortunate to have 3 wonderful children: Trista (7), Pauli (4), and Carson (1).  I am proud of each one of them for many reasons. When I became a mom, IContinue reading “Mother’s Day Reflection”

Inspirational Speaker

Last week, we had our annual Administrator’s convention for our district.  It is always a great time to get together, network and connect with one another.  This has been especially important this year because it has been, in many ways, a more challenging year due to labour difficulties. Our convention is a yearly event thatContinue reading “Inspirational Speaker”