The Energizer Blog

My dear friend and soul sister Marilyn Semonick writes a weekly column called Wednesday Wisdom. Always Short. Pithy. Pertinent. Profound....

Conversely, the more you know about something, the less you realize you know. Mark Manson has named this the “paradox of our own ignorance."

Too often, organizations and individuals play the blame game. Finding a “fall guy or gal” never allows any forward momentum.

What do Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter all have in common? They are tangible vehicles for people to connect in a disconnected world.

The call came yesterday: Glenna Salsbury, an enduring influence in the speaking profession, died after many years battling cancer.

Building resiliency in business. This is no easy task. In fact, it took me years to reach a place of resiliency in my small business,...

We follow leaders who capture us with stories that draw us in and give us purpose for being part of the company or movement.

Energy results from a personal commitment to a goal that has meaning and passion. One must have both.

I am a firm believer that at some point we all must go to the college MSU—Making Stuff Up.

The year was 1942 and the war had never looked bleaker. Every able-bodied pilot was needed to fly combat missions.

I met Elizabeth Tollis while being part of a virtual program. I asked her to write this article for all who rank themselves as entrepreneurs

some time in the course of this year, you will be called upon to be resilient.

I went through my blogs from the past few years to see what people enjoyed reading the most. I uncovered some gems and want to share them.

The basket in the hands of artist Rebecca Lolosoli of the Umoja Uaso in Kenya now graces my desktop.

A huge sign stretched across the auto dealership that faced a major interstate highway: New Management! Better Attitude!

Resilience has become one of the most sought-after traits employers look for in employees.

As we start back this school season, I believe United World College Costa Rica has lessons for each of us about resilience.

Certainly, 2020 and into 2021 have been marked by tremendous loss. First, for many of us, we lost parents, siblings, children, and...

it seems that we’ll be entering a hybrid work world where some fashion of remote work remains. Resilience will be a skill to cultivate.

With fingers crossed, it seems that employment levels are beginning to shift. Companies are starting to hire again.