How often do we think about what it takes (beyond our skills) to keep doing what we’re doing. Particularly when it’s tough stuff. This reminds me of my time in the army; going through boot camp, officer candidate school and … Continue reading
First, a little backstory. Recently I was involved in an enlightened conversation about toxic leadership at a professional development conference held for military officers. During the lunch break I sat with a mix of junior and senior officers—to include a … Continue reading
My hometown of Waverly Virginia sits adjacent to an area known as the “Peanut Capital of the World.” Many businesses and jobs were based on the growth as well as the extraction of this crop in the 1940’s through1960’s, … Continue reading
In the writing of “Navigating Life’s Roadways” Deborah L. Parker, born and raised on Route 606 in Waverly, invites you to share the stories of her motivational memoir filled with “Insight from My Odyssey and Inspiration for Your … Continue reading
“He that can have Patience, can have what he will-” Benjamin Franklin How do we pace and position ourselves to wait? My time in the Army taught me a bit about this. The “Hurry up and wait” mantra proved … Continue reading
