Category Archives: Personal Development

The Quest for Your Holy Grail

At the risk of offending my high school history teachers, I don’t remember anything about studying the Holy Grail. My first recollection was the humorous rendering of Monty Python and the Holy Grail; crusaders singing of spam and bridge keepers … Continue reading

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What is Clarity Worth?

Today I sat with a potential client. Two partners who had a great year; business growth and profitability. Their desire in 2011 is to, in their words, “take it to the next level.” Knowing I was a coach they wondered … Continue reading

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Was the Meanness Meter High in 2010?

A recent NPR segment (12.30.10) proposed that people are getting meaner and that 2010 reached a new level of sordid. Their message was that comments in almost every venue were snarky, rude, and downright vile, “The meanness meter went pretty high in … Continue reading

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I’ve Been Told I’m “Blessed”

“My wife repeatedly reminds me how blessed we are,” Richard recounted when given the opportunity to reflect on his values and his priorities. “It’s not that I dont’ believe her. I’ve just never given it much thought.” Richard was part … Continue reading

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Savor…Don’t Just Drink

Do you take the time to savor your drinks? It’s easy to move into the fast lane of our instant culture. What would it take for us to slow down and savor? Starbucks just rolled out their “Christmas” drinks. The first … Continue reading

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Transformation: It’s Counter-Intuitive

Tricia is an active administrative assistant with a desire to accomplish tasks and bring excellence to the organization. As a mother and grandmother she has journeyed life long enough that she now finds herself more secure in her womanhood and in her … Continue reading

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Life Below the Waterline

Growing up in southwest Michigan I remember the sights, smells, and events of the fall. From Harvest Days to apple picking, from walks on the piers to bonfires, it’s just a great time of year. Another scene I remember is … Continue reading

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Transforming: Honest Talk About Sexual Struggles

Guest Blog: Timothy F. Hogan, Psy.D. PLLC & Randy Hermann MA, LLPC If you have the courage to take a look at your sexual struggles you undoubtedly know changing unhealthy sexual thinking and behavior is hard. Since the two of … Continue reading

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Relational Maturity: Detached Interdependence

Relationships are hard work! Yes, the synergy of more than one is exponential and the camaraderie of many is fulfilling. However, the ying to all of that positive yang is the challenge of being in relationship with people. It’s more … Continue reading

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Celebrate What’s Right with the World

As I return from a few days enjoying northern Michigan I was pleased to see that I received an email from my friend Pete Emhoff that simply read: You will not want to miss this. Takes 20 minutes, but is … Continue reading

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