Enjoy my recent columns, articles, resources and insights.
Do You Find Yourself Playing Rushin’ Roulette?
I had a very humbling experience last week. I wasn’t paying attention while driving and ended up practically running a stop sign – yikes! To be honest, it wasn’t even a “rolling stop.” I was rushing to get somewhere and wasn’t paying enough attention to what was...
Are Your Secrets Making You Sick?
The ongoing parade of celebrities and public officials, coupled with our salacious 24/7 news cycle, is a dangerous combination. So many secrets being exposed begs the question, “ What were they thinking?” Actually, they probably weren’t thinking. Celebrities often...
John D. Rockefeller IV Congratulatory Message
My career in public service has included a stint as Communications Director and Press Secretary to former United States Senator John D. “Jay” Rockefeller during his tenure as Governor. I was fortunate to serve in this capacity for five years before starting my...
Fun, Fit and Fabulous Conference
When I was asked to speak at Highmark Blue Cross & Blue Shield’s annual conference recently, I pondered which topic would be most meaningful to the 200+ attendees. I settled on “Are You Living Life Fully – Or Just Going Through the M-O-T-I-O-N-S?” M – More In...
Lifetime Achievement Award with Public Relations Society of America
I was deeply honored to receive the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Public Relations Society of America in recognition for my career in the public relations field. Having served in both the public and private sectors, this award recognized my tenure as Director of...
Going to the dogs can result in health and happiness
An annual tradition in our household is watching the Westminster Kennel Club dog show. For two nights each February we’re riveted to the television to see whether the pug, poodle, Pekingese or Papillon will win “Best in Show.” Or the beagle, boxer, bulldog , Border...
What do you do when your world suddenly stops?
I had no idea on the morning of November 4th that my world was about to be rocked. It was just an ordinary Wednesday until the phone rang around 10:30 a.m. My mother reported she had gotten sick and was feeling achy. I went to her place and called her doctor. At...
How Does Being Late Affect Your Life?
It’s time to come clean. I’ve been punctually challenged most of my life, and I’m finally ready to do something about it. Not that I haven’t tried before. This all started when I was a teenager. Years of experience analyzing this habit -- and a master’s degree in...
How do you feed your emotional hunger?
You know the feeling. Those pangs that sear through your soul. You’re hungry … again. It’s not the physical kind, though. It’s emotional. So, how do you satisfy those cravings? You may not even be aware of what is gnawing at you. Everything on the outside seems to...
Are You Locked Into a Relationship Power Struggle?
Do you feel like your major relationship is a struggle? Is it more about who “wins?” If so, you may be locked into a power struggle, due to unresolved anger. Not that you scripted any of this. It’s an all too common pattern that sneaks up on couples. Before you...