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My new morning routine (mindset, devices, and apps I use to start the day)
I used to feel like I needed to get up and hit the day hard, immediately getting in front of the computer to knock out emails that came through over the night and crank away at my tasks. I’m not sure if it’s because of the insanity of 2020, or because I’m getting wiser older, but I’ve…
Read MorePersonal Purpose, hacking Halloween, and walking off the stress
Note: this first appeared in my weekly email newsletter, where I share more personal stories and progress. So that I don’t bury the lead, I’m sharing two links that have helped me personally and professionally. The first is a worksheet on finding your personal purpose. My #1 advice to anyone, and the thing I always…
Read More7 questions with leadership coach, Katie Adkins
I’m so excited to get a chance to “interview” Katie Adkins on my blog. She was a teammate of mine at Engauge and also is a core member of the team at Ripples of Hope! I wanted to learn more about her journey to becoming a leadership coach and what she is focused on, and…
Read MoreA much needed pick-me-up
Remember how Ross would give the most depressing hi’s? That’s how I’ve felt over the last week. Here’s what happened. I’m in the middle of reading four non-fiction books. Two of them are set at the founding of our nation – Washington: A life and Alexander Hamilton – and two of them are set during the Civil Rights era…
Read MoreMy humble thoughts on the Meaning of Life
I seem to be doing more deep thinking these days. Am I living a meaningful life? What are we here for? What am I here for? Seriously, the Post Office? In one of those times of reflecting, I flipped on the microphone and hit record. Below is the result, both video and podcast versions: I’d…
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