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2019 Year End Reflection and Lessons Learned
Having traveled for business much of the month of November and December, followed by preparations for the holidays, it was not until after Christmas that I found the mental space to do some reflection on 2019. I was reading John Maxwell’s phenomenal book, The 15...
Veteran Valor
As Veterans day approaches, I have been thinking a great deal about several of my fellow Veterans and the heroes that I have had the privilege of knowing. I think of Bill Haneke, the author of the riveting book, Trust Not, where he recounts in incredible detail, his...
The Power of Passionate Storytelling
When I was a little girl, we would travel to my grandfather's farm in Iowa for a visit. I always loved seeing Grandpa Fotsch. We would run into his strong arms and he would pick us up and squeeze us until our sides would hurt. Also, grandad was a wonderful...
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Fail Fast
Have you ever felt like you are working up hill for a very long time? You don’t get that promotion, or the performance rating you desired. Or perhaps you have seized a deal and delivered but despite all your best efforts, your client is still not satisfied. Life is about learning to overcome setbacks and disappointments. We often forget in those times to see failure as transient but rather a step toward success. And I have certainly learned a great deal about failure during my West Point experience.
INDEPENDENCE DAY AND DOING THE RIGHT THING
INDEPENDENCE DAY AND DOING THE RIGHT THING The celebration of our country’s independence is a time of coming together, commemorating our unique democracy and embracing all the freedoms the Declaration of Independence stipulates. Like most of you, I have attended many...
May 26th, 2019 “A Remembrance”
May 26, 1983 is the day that I married James Edwin Gaba, Jr. But all who knew him called him, Eddie. He was my West Point classmate and first love. Many of you know my story of how I lost my first husband at the tender age of 36. And today, May 26, 2019, would have...
No Whining
As we approach Memorial Day, I am reminded about those remarkable men and women who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our nation. I often think about my Dad who served as a medic in General George Patton’s 3rd Infantry Division and marvel. How did a diminutive man...
HUMOR
Just this week I was interviewed on a podcast by my classmate, Laurel McHargue. Laurel is not only an award-winning author having published 8 books, she also hosts the highly successful podcast, Alligator Preserves (to listen in to our conversation, I have posted the...
Problem Solving
Problem Solving My daughter, Larisa became a swimmer when she was just 12 years old. She joined a year-round swim team and later went on to compete in college. As a swim Mom, they never tell you how much a parent is required to do to support a swim team. Although...
