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Leading from the Heart Helps the Race
Leading from the Heart helps everyone, especially these soggy racers that I passed by the other day along the Pacific Coast Highway

Eileen McDargh
Nov 15, 20232 min read


Overwhelmed By the Hatred and Division? Look For Kindness.
Regardless of where you turn, the hate speech and horrid news is overwhelming! And then—random kindness appeared.

Eileen McDargh
Nov 8, 20232 min read


Seed Tomorrow with Wise Research Today!
Marilyn Semonick is not only my soul sister, but also one of the wisest people I know. I am reprinting her recent Wednesday Wisdom article.

Marilynn Semonick
Nov 1, 20231 min read


What’s a little dirt...?
On my car that is. Actually, it was a ton of dirt that had me paying way more than I ever have to get the outside and inside of my cobalt bl

Eileen McDargh
Oct 11, 20231 min read


Why Leaders Should Prioritize Health and Wellness
Amidst this, neglecting your own health and wellness can be all too easy.

Romina Jameson
Oct 4, 20233 min read


The Art of Leading a Resilient Remote Team – Part 2
Leading a resilient remote team responsibilities go beyond task management. You play a crucial role in fostering growth, nurturing talent...

Cecilia Gorman
Sep 27, 20232 min read


The Art of Leading a Resilient Remote Team – Part 1
The art of leading has responsibilities go beyond task management. You play a crucial role in fostering growth, nurturing talent...

Cecilia Gorman
Sep 20, 20232 min read


Loneliness: Alone Again—And Not Naturally.
Loneliness is far more than just a feeling and its consequences are severe.

Eileen McDargh
Sep 13, 20232 min read


Millennials—Are They Lazy Or—Maybe Smarter?
The standard belief for those of us outside this age bracket is that if you work hard, it will pay off. Millennials think differently.

Eileen McDargh
Sep 7, 20231 min read


Resilience Is The Essence Of Being A BRAT!
I never thought that being a brat was something positive. You know, the whiney, spoiled kid who wants her/his own way.

Eileen McDargh
Aug 30, 20232 min read


Think You “Have It Made”? Beware the Trap of Success Arrival Fallacy!
How well I remember the thrill and the accolades when I received this honor years ago...

Eileen McDargh
Aug 16, 20232 min read


Bullies Belong in Bull Pens—Not Cubicles
It's not my imagination: we've become far too accepting of bullies at work. Bullying behavior is on the rise and...

Eileen McDargh
Aug 2, 20232 min read


Tap into the Magic of Merlin
Not the Merlin of King Arthur legends, but rather the free Merlin Bird ID app from the Cornell School of Ornithology. Yes: BIRDS!

Eileen McDargh
Jul 20, 20231 min read


Broken Can Be Fixed
Broken people can be fixed, much like a little rose bud, almost disconnected from the rest.

Eileen McDargh
Jun 28, 20231 min read


June Is Graduation Month
June is graduation month—but what if you can't afford to go to school??? How do you get scholarships?

Eileen McDargh
Jun 21, 20231 min read


From Sick To Well. Sea Lions Return Home.
Last Saturday, about 50 of us gathered at 7:00 am on Dana Strand. I only knew my daughter—a volunteer at the Pacific Marine Wildlife Center—

Eileen McDargh
Jun 20, 20232 min read


Four Top Tips For Resilient Relationships (With Teams And With Customers)
In the blur of limited Twitter feeds and IMs, relationships can become short-changed through shorthand communication. Want to improve...

Eileen McDargh
May 9, 20231 min read


When confronted by Hate and Violence…
My dear friend and soul sister Marilyn Semonick writes a weekly column called Wednesday Wisdom. Always Short. Pithy. Pertinent. Profound....

Eileen McDargh
May 2, 20231 min read


Life Lessons From My Resilient Little Brother
I was asked to read the obituary of my little brother Chuck Browder and say a few things about him

Eileen McDargh
Apr 4, 20233 min read


What’s Love Got to Do With It?
Figure out how to keep the rain… it’s much like love… can we hold on to love and watch life grow?

Eileen McDargh
Mar 22, 20231 min read
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