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Forget Anniversaries—Go For Montheraries
We were married on May 18, 1980—the second marriage for both of us. I came into the union with an old Camaro that was paid for and...

Eileen McDargh
May 18, 20221 min read


Three Men In Search Of A Leaf
That was the caption I put on a photo I can no longer find because it was before the age of iCloud and digital.

Eileen McDargh
May 11, 20221 min read


What’s Love Got To Do With It? Everything!
May and June seem to be the months when romance blossoms and in-person weddings are coming back into play.

Eileen McDargh
May 4, 20221 min read


WAIT! I Give Care, I am Not Supposed to Need It.
As a practicing nurse for over 30 years, I never imagined one day my role would be reversed.
Alesia
Apr 27, 20223 min read


Small Things Make a Difference
We all need something that reminds us there are positive, uplifting moments.

Eileen McDargh
Apr 20, 20221 min read


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

Eileen McDargh
Apr 13, 20222 min read


Nature for Nurture
Seems like I always came back better than when I had left the confines of a school room.

Eileen McDargh
Apr 6, 20222 min read


Hands Down. Hands Win.
Here’s the point: If you want someone to grasp ideas, solve problems, and increase understanding—think of ways your hands might tell.

Eileen McDargh
Mar 30, 20222 min read


Your Brain: Move It Or Lose It!
I often hear myself saying, “If I don’t exercise in the morning, my brain doesn’t work.”

Eileen McDargh
Mar 23, 20222 min read


LeadHERship Lessons From My Mom And The Women Airforce Service Pilots
The year was 1942 and the war had never looked bleaker. Every able-bodied pilot was needed to fly combat missions.

Eileen McDargh
Mar 16, 20221 min read


From Nothing to Something: Hope in a Flowerpot
As my brother has done every December, the flowerpot arrived.

Eileen McDargh
Feb 23, 20221 min read


Resilience Required: Why every business owner needs to be resilient
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

Elizabeth Tollis
Feb 16, 20223 min read


Cultivate Resiliency BEFORE You Need It
some time in the course of this year, you will be called upon to be resilient.

Eileen McDargh
Feb 3, 20222 min read


Five Simple Daily Resilience Habits
“Habits are the compound interest of self-improvement.” ― James Clear, Atomic Habits Life can be stressful even under normal conditions...

Eileen McDargh
Jan 19, 20221 min read


The Top Five Resiliency Blog Posts To Start Your Year Off Right!
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.

Eileen McDargh
Jan 12, 20221 min read


January 2022 Leadership Development Carnival
I have the privilege of hosting the January 2022 Leadership Development Carnival!

Eileen McDargh
Jan 11, 20226 min read


UnHappy New Year - Your Choice
Pretty hard to holler out “Happy New Year” when my January in-person event just cancelled because of Covid concerns. Record snows are...

Eileen McDargh
Jan 3, 20222 min read


University of Redlands Makes Bold Move
I love this gift for the New Year: a business school that finally gets what the world really needs. In a move to prepare students for a...

Eileen McDargh
Dec 29, 20211 min read


The Miracle of Stables—Plural
At this time of year, the Christian world thinks of the stable at Bethlehem and the birth of the Christ child. But there are other...

Eileen McDargh
Dec 22, 20212 min read


Men Work Hard
“Men work hard but women work miracles”—Ricky Gervais. What a statement from the fearless British comedian.

Eileen McDargh
Dec 8, 20211 min read
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