Those who possess a high level of empathy are rare. Kay is one of those rare individuals. She is in her mid-seventies but she has the energy of someone who is much younger.

I knew we needed to change. What we were doing was simply not working. The problem was that I did not want to deal with the disruption that the change would cause. So I did nothing.

The discipline to persevere and the determination to do the hard work are essential ingredients for relationships and life. There are no “3 keys to success” or “6 quick steps for instant growth”.

It hit me like a punch in gut. I went through a range of emotions: shocked, angry, scared

It should be easy as A-B-C. But instead, it is the opposite. Gaining trust in today’s culture is incredibly hard and losing trust is incredibly easy.

He told me that Ben causes frustration with how he interacts and engages others. He dominates and always points the conversation to himself. He speaks in demands instead of asking questions.

He exceeded my expectations. In a time where underperforming is becoming the norm, he did the opposite. Francisco is a young entrepreneur who is building a business the right way.

It was fun recently when I saw his eyes light up and he took a trip down memory lane. I was showing him a picture of a 1966 Chevy Pick-up.

She was going through some stored boxes when she ran across the award. It was the John Phillips Sousa Award given to the outstanding music student in her high school.

Do you find yourself thinking about the “what ifs” of life? What if the economy fails and I lose my job? What if I experience a tragedy in my life?

It happens. People come and people go. Jobs change, relationships shift, …sickness, …aging, …death… it’s all a part of this thing we call life.

In this edition of our Crossing The Line podcast, Nick shares 10 secrets that guide his life. The conversation is fun and goes everywhere because of Nick’s brilliant brain. The content is purposeful and relevant to all of us. Take a few minutes and listen to our short conversation about his top 10 values.

We live in a culture where everyone is concerned with their “rights”. While this can be good thing, many times we focus on the things that matter the least.

I want to use my time wisely. I want to experience the joy of building strong healthy relationships. I want to love and I want to laugh and I want to walk with those who need a friend during the struggles of life.

The reason we have survived for 247 years is because we are free to peacefully disagree about important issues. We are free to take opposing views and passionately defend them.

My conversation with Steve is less about football and more about how to engage and navigate life. He shares his story and gives us encouragement to not give up doing the right thing.

How do you know when to keep or when to end a relationship? There are times in our professional or personal lives when a relationship needs to end.

All of life’s important moments are based on beginning, nurturing, or ending significant relationships in our lives. Take a moment and evaluate the relationships in your life.

Wisdom is a valuable trait to possess. Having the ability to listen, observe and gain insight are strengths of the Tranquil Turtle.