by Sara Potecha | Nov 10, 2021 | Blog
Kyle Stoeckli lived next door. I saw him grow from a sweet, always smiling young boy into a man and young warrior. As he grew, he proved to be kind, helpful, and earnest. As a single working Mom at the time, Kyle helped with my yard work and some occasional odd jobs....
by Sara Potecha | Nov 2, 2020 | Blog, Character, Leadership, Personal Growth, Resilience
When I was a little girl in elementary school, I hated being asked to line up by height. I was always the shortest in the class. Lining up by stature always made me feel small and insignificant. I would complain to my mom, “Why did I have to be so short?” My mom had...
by Sara Potecha | Sep 13, 2020 | Blog, Character, Personal Growth, Resilience
“Recover as you work”, asserts my Peloton Coach, Matt Wilpers. The Peloton is a stationary bicycle equipped with a video screen that streams upbeat music and enthusiastic and well-toned coaches who “ride” along with you and hundreds of other pelotoners. As you ride,...
by Sara Potecha | Feb 9, 2020 | Blog, Character, News & Events, Resilience
Don’t we admire those who persevere and overcome the odds? Don’t we long to hear stories of those who survived overwhelming difficulties and loss? I have always been intrigued by the resilient, and especially resilient women who have persevered. Desiring to learn more...
by Sara Potecha | Dec 29, 2019 | Blog, Character, Leadership, Personal Growth
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...
by Sara Potecha | Oct 28, 2019 | Blog, Character, Leadership, News & Events, Resilience
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...
