The life you live is a choice and you should strive to be balanced and happy. What’s the point of being successful if you can’t enjoy it with the people you care about. Sometime we back ourselves into unnecessary corners. When you are working, do your best maximize the value of your time for the benefit of the organization. When you are at home, be present and focused with your family and friends. Know the role you are playing in any given situation and do your best.
Introduction: A Season Made for Reflection There’s something about the space between one year ending and another beginning that naturally invites reflection. The pace slows just enough. The calendar gives us permission to…
Introduction: The New Reality of Parenting Childhood today looks very different than it did a generation or two ago. Between participation trophies, endless youth leagues, and social media highlight reels, kids are feeling…
Every relationship—personal or professional—either lifts you or weighs you down. There’s no neutral. There’s positive energy that expands your perspective, fuels your hope, and deepens your purpose. And then there’s negative energy that…
If you’re lucky—and intentional—when you look back on your life, things tend to balance out. Not every week, not every month, and not in the way you expect. But over the arc of…
????️ Podcast Overview: In this emotionally honest and deeply reflective episode, leadership coach Ed Robinson steps away from his usual role advising high-performing executives to share something far more personal: his journey through…
For business owners and senior executives who sit in positions of influence, the stakes are high, and the mirrors are unforgiving. You might fool the world with words, but it’s your actions—especially when…
Thanksgiving is more than a holiday—it’s a celebration of gratitude, a virtue that has the power to transform our leadership, relationships, and communities. At its heart, Thanksgiving reminds us of a simple yet…
Forgiveness is more than a personal virtue—it is a transformative force that can reshape organizations and communities. By fostering an environment of empathy, learning, and growth, forgiveness strengthens relationships, fuels innovation, and enhances…
Throughout my journey as a leader, business coach, teacher, and mentor, I’ve come to realize that leadership isn’t a final destination—it’s a continuous process of growth and self-discovery. I’m sharing this blog to…
Balancing life as a small business owner is an ongoing process that requires intentionality and regular reflection. By staying true to your core values and implementing effective strategies for managing your time and…
Ultimately, managing work-life balance as a small business owner is an ongoing, ever-evolving process, not a one-time achievement. It requires regularly assessing how you spend your time, energy, and attention across all domains…
Celebrating Saint Patrick's Day extends beyond enjoying the festive greenery and toasting to good health—it's about appreciating the legacy of a man whose resilience, convictions, and contributions have echoed through the centuries. His…
It's not an intricate formula; it's relatively simple, albeit not easy. Instead of looking out the window each morning, wondering what should or could be, ask yourself, "What do I need to do…
Most of this unhappiness, conflict and stress I see in the workplace and life these days comes down to an inability to establish healthy boundaries. By their very nature boundaries define us and…
Ultimately, the dialogue emphasizes that intentionality in addressing both personal and professional life aids in maintaining relationships and enhances overall leadership effectiveness, encouraging proactive engagement and connection within intimate relationships
I compiled the following list of 58 items, including one for good luck, during a 30-minute period of focused thinking. I didn't intend it to be a comprehensive list, but rather a fun…
One thing I see plaguing most organizations today is a lack of clear standards. And when these standards exist, there is minimal adherence to them on a regular basis. We all like to…
Sadly, my father passed away this past year (2013). He was 84 and lived a full life. Many times, he commented to me that he couldn't believe he had lived this long. When…
As I've grown older, I've come to appreciate the benefits of time off more. When I was younger, I enjoyed going on vacation, but it was mainly a chance to unwind and have fun. When my kids…
No one is immune to life's unpredictability. We may wake up one day with everything okay, only to end the day with everything in tatters. We may unknowingly experience the symptoms of a…
Introduction Why Can’t We Be Good? by Jacob Needleman takes on one of the most uncomfortable but important questions of human life: if we know what is right, why do we so often…
Some days feel heavy, long, and uncertain — when the world seems to move too fast and we’re just trying to catch our breath. Life comes at us in waves: some calm, some…
Welcome to Beat the Odds – A Journey from the Stage to the Boardroom By Sandy Gennaro — Rock Star. Mentor. Speaker. Difference-Maker. What do Cyndi Lauper, Joan Jett, and The Monkees have…
"There are two elements that go to the composition of friendship, each so sovereign that I can detect no superiority in either, no reason why either should be first named. One is Truth.…
Overcoming obstacles is a discipline of three critical steps. It begins with how we look at our specific problems, our attitude or approach; Then the energy and creativity with which we actively break…
Very few of us have a life curve that is only upward-sloping. The difference is that “lucky” people just do not let their periods of adversity define them in unhelpful ways. They just…
Seven Decisions That Shape a Life—and a Legacy In your own words: A journey through adversity, personal responsibility, and the kind of leadership that transforms lives. Andy Andrews takes us on a unique…
By embracing the principles outlined in these sections, leaders can inspire their teams, drive sustainable success, and create a lasting positive impact within their organizations. The path to success involves not just strategic…
Happiness is a journey, not a destination. By aligning your life with your values, embracing meaningful challenges, and nurturing close relationships, you can create a fulfilling and joyful life. Integrate these principles into…
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