It was 8 o’clock in the morning. We were all gathering for a one-day meeting in Bar Harbor, Maine. The conference room overlooked beautiful Frenchman’s Bay. Everyone greeting one another as the tapping sounds of food being placed on plates in the buffet line filled the room. It was my first all Director’s meeting. Although…
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As a child I enjoyed reading fictional books. As I got older, my preference turned to non-fiction. If you were to look at my collection of books today you would never know that I loved books based on fictional characters, who lived in places that don’t exist in the real world. What I loved most…
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It was in the middle of my second year in a new city. I found myself taking on an unexpected responsibility at work. I was also active in ministry at my church and not to mention my family obligations. My days would go something like this: Wake up at 5:00 am. Prepare the house for…
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We often hear horrific stories about how difficult it can be to climb the corporate ladder. To be sure, my personal climb has not always been simple. But by leaning into the challenges and embracing them, I have experienced a journey that has also been exciting, inspiring, and ultimately, one filled with triumphs. Early in…
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Every morning when I awake, the first thing I think about (after Thanking God for allowing me to see a new day) is COFFEE! I do not consider myself a coffee snob and I enjoy teas just as much. When my alarms sound at 5:30 in the morning, something comes over me. I can hear…
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