Corinthians 10:13, states that “... God ... will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able ...” - I hear this verse oft quoted by well meaning friends and family. They say that we will not be given burdens greater than we can carry. Too many forget the rest of this particular… Continue reading The Difficult Trail to Truth
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Relationships Matter
Relationships matter so much. Over the last few years I’ve grown rather tired of “culture” and “tradition” when they describe thoughts and actions that lead towards the exclusion of someone different than “the norm.” I see it frequently at work, Church and elsewhere. We all think we’re right and that we’re doing the right thing… Continue reading Relationships Matter
Ann Dunwoody on Diversity
What my philosophy was — and I still think it is an issue today — is that diversity is not about numbers, it’s about getting the best and brightest from all walks of life, to help leaders solve the very complex issues that face us today. Don’t surround yourself with only people that think or… Continue reading Ann Dunwoody on Diversity
Ministering in Our Day
A few short weeks ago, the leadership of Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced a change in the way we minister to one another. They completely did away with the "program" or what we used to call Home Teaching and Visiting Teaching. Home and Visiting Teaching essentially administered our ministering efforts and I… Continue reading Ministering in Our Day
Fathers Don’t Stand Alone
Before I begin, I want to make perfectly clear that nothing I'm sharing is intended to take anything at all away from being a woman and mother. That said, my comments are focused in large part on men and fathers but the counsel is generally be applicable to all. “Fathering is not something perfect men… Continue reading Fathers Don’t Stand Alone
Jerry Is My Friend
I will miss Jerry; in a world where so many give up and give in so quickly, his "I can do it" mentality was a refreshing contrast. Things didn't always work out the way he wanted but he didn't give up often or easily. He tried to do all he could and then some...and he… Continue reading Jerry Is My Friend
Darden Insights & Experience
In my closing remarks at the Darden School of Business, I shared the following... “Cults or tribes find ways to entice new members into the fold. They may develop unique forms of communication including symbology. Strangely enough, over the last few weeks, we all (referring to my fellow classmates) have been enticed by plentiful sustenance… Continue reading Darden Insights & Experience
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