Apr 6, 2019 | Monthly Musings
April marks one year since the re-creation of Essential Leadership, the integration of my experiences and skills in coaching, leadership and philanthropic advising acquired over the past twenty-five years. I am honored and grateful to work with my clients as they step...
Mar 16, 2019 | Monthly Musings
Philanthropy is a deeply personal endeavor, a private expression in a public space. When contemplating how to be philanthropic, we wrestle with our priorities that are derived from our personal values and beliefs. We must make fundamental decisions about those...
Feb 13, 2019 | Monthly Musings
“It’s not about having high-paying jobs, big houses, fast cars.There is nothing wrong with that, but the new American dream is bigger.It’s about how to achieve your success while also making an impact in the world.What you create for yourselves you must also create...
Jan 15, 2019 | Monthly Musings
Vision + Values = ImpactYou may not think of yourself as a traditional philanthropist, but if you care about investing in your community, however you define it, then indeed you are expressing the essence of philanthropy or love of humankind. If you would like to be an...
Dec 30, 2018 | Monthly Musings
“Everyone has a WHY, a deep-seated purpose, cause, or belief that is the source of our passion and inspiration. You may not yet know what yours is or how to express it in words, but we guarantee, you have it.” -Simon Sinek, Start with Why It’s a...
Dec 1, 2018 | Monthly Musings
The root word of gratitude is grace—a way of living that expresses the inherent understanding of the gift of life. Through the lens of gratitude, we see the gift of life as a fundamental way of navigating our internal and external landscapes. The personal benefits of...
