Obstacles Hold Opportunity

Obstacles Hold Opportunity

“You either see the obstacle or the opportunity.” That was a Tweet from Kevin DeShazo that really resonated with me.   Perspective is a superpower, and a choice. At Service Express, I often say, “Run to the problems.” That’s how you build a...
Embrace the Recovery  

Embrace the Recovery  

Last week, I talked about The Power of Letting Go. This week, I want to talk about recovery.  I watched the Billy Joel: And So It Goes documentary over the summer. It was a really interesting story. At one point, Billy Joel was eating at a restaurant and talking...
The Power of Letting Go

The Power of Letting Go

Welcome back from summer, everyone. It’s been great to have a little break, and I hope you enjoyed some of the blogs we shared during July and August. But now it’s September, summer is over, and it’s time to get back at it. I want to start by talking about something...
Life Is Supposed to Be Fun  

Life Is Supposed to Be Fun  

A colleague said something to me at a recent event that really stuck: “Life is supposed to be fun.”  The event came together at the last minute. There were a lot of changes, and we ended up inviting some family members last-minute too. But people said yes, and it...
Falling Apart to Fall Into Place 

Falling Apart to Fall Into Place 

Have you ever noticed that sometimes, when it feels like everything is falling apart, it’s actually coming together?  That’s a powerful thought shared by Kim Randers, our Chief People Officer. Credit actually goes to his wife, Sue, who said it first. Kim...
Speed Bumps Aren’t Roadblocks 

Speed Bumps Aren’t Roadblocks 

“Don’t let a speed bump become a roadblock.”   Derek Jeter shared this great quote a few weeks ago at my son’s graduation from the University of Michigan. He was the main speaker at the event and received an honorary doctorate from...