by Margie | Apr 4, 2016 | Brave Parenting, Latest Thoughts, Live Passionately
At eighty year of age, my dad’s had his share of hard knocks, from losing a son after a long battle with mental illness to supporting another adapt to life in a wheelchair. Yet while I’m clearly biased, I believe he’s one of the most loving and...
by Margie | Mar 23, 2016 | Lead Purposefully, Speak Bravely
Communication technology. It’s the best of tools when used well. It’s the worst of tools when it’s not. Last week I received a ‘not-very-nice’ email from a man who didn’t like my reference to Donald Trump in my recent blog. He wrote, and...
by Margie | Feb 26, 2016 | Latest Thoughts, Lead Purposefully, Work Courageously
A few months back a friend shared how she was on the fence about hiring a man for a role as a financial advisor because he was 60 and seemed ‘a bit old’ despite being imminently qualified. I encouraged her not to let his age deter her from taking him on if he was the...
by Margie | Feb 19, 2016 | Brave Interviews, Build Resilience, Latest Thoughts, Lead Purposefully, Live Passionately
“Every risk is worth taking as long as it’s for a good cause and contributes to a good life.” – Sir Richard Branson Maverick. Risk taker. Rebel. Trailblazing tycoon. Billionaire buccaneer. Adventurer. Disruptor. Sir Richard Branson has been called all these and...
by Margie | Feb 18, 2016 | Brave Interviews, Build Resilience, Latest Thoughts, Live Passionately
In recent months I’ve spent time with several people going through a tough time and struggling to hold on to hope and stay optimistic. Depression is tapping at the door of a few. I know there have been times over the years I’ve felt that way myself. When my brother...
