EILEEN MCDARGH'S
Resiliency Report
Published monthly and when the mood strikes.
What do May flowers bring? PILGRIMS!
MAY/JUNE 2026
Update from Eileen
Remember the saying: “April showers bring May flowers.” The rejoinder was: “What do May flowers bring?? PILGRIMS."
A little chuckle to be sure, but there is something about May and June that does bring a smile. I spoke with my twin brother in Boston the other day. From his office window, I could see blue sky, fluffy white clouds, and that delicate pale spring green of a budding tree. John also made sure I saw that daffodils were coming up.
In Southern California, along the coast, we don’t see the change of seasons. Our temperature is fairly consistent, and flowers are pretty much perennials.
I miss the change.
Seasons offer particular times for reflection. In Spring, I find myself reflecting on what new I might add to my life: a new activity, a new book, a new discovery from conversations with others.
Summer calls me to slow down and be with family and friends. Take a trip for fun. Plant my flowers. Breathe long and deep on longer outdoor walks.
Autumn invites reflection. Time to discard what no longer fits—be it clothing or files. So many computer files to weed out and refine.
Ahhh Winter. If I lived in northern regions, I’d hunker down by a fire. I’d also take up skiing, snowshoeing, and piano lessons.
Truth of the matter, these are all aspirations. I’m not always good at it, but my intentions are. What do you consider in your seasonal journey? I’d love to know.
Trees Communicate with Each Other
Trees “talk” to one another through an intricate network of fungi in the soil dubbed the “Wood Wide Web”. It connects trees at their roots, allowing them to communicate by sending signals about upcoming threats such as drought or disease. This allows trees to alter their behavior upon receiving the signal.
Quotes to Keep You Going
“It’s not the size of the bird in the song. It’s the size of the song in the bird.” Eileen
"Do the best you can until you know better. When you know better, do better." - Maya Angelou
"Everything you want is on the other side of fear. - Jack Canfield
"When perfectionism is driving ... shame is always running shotgun." - Brene Brown
"The bad news is, time flies. The good news is, you're the pilot." - Michael Altshuler
"Fear is boring." - Olympia Dukakis
"I didn't come this far to only come this far." - poster in library
"May your choices be based on your hopes and not your fears." - Nelson Mandela
"Don't tell it like it is; Tell it like you want it to be." - Esther Hicks
"One person can make a difference, and everyone should try." - John F. Kennedy
Must Read Book
"Confluence" by Dr. Stacey Ashley
It's that potential that urged Dr. Stacey Ashley to write this provocative, compelling, and yet practical book. There is danger ahead with the coming crisis of a leadership vacuum. The traditional hierarchy found in organizations ranging from corporations to countries, from cities to small communities, will not endure in the face of rapid change, unengaged people, and a mismatch of technology and traditional training.
That's what makes this book so vital NOW. Stacey offers solid ideas for navigating out of pending danger by working on the practical and the possible. She clearly outlines four actions for all of us: How do we awaken, ponder., act and imagine.
Burnout to Breakthrough: Building Resilience to Refuel, Recharge, and Reclaim What Matters
The book was selected as one of the top 10 books on burnout. That is good news. The not-so-good news is that, with the recent job cuts, the increasing use of AI across many positions, and the challenging economic situation here and abroad, the topic has become even more essential. You can get it through AMAZON or contact me directly.
The book guides you through a methodical way to explore what drains your energy and what renews it. You’ll find practical advice to help you streamline both life at work and at home. Most importantly, you’ll be encouraged to focus on what matters most!
African Buffaloes Make Decisions by Voting
African buffalo herds use a form of voting to decide which direction to travel. One at a time, adult females will stand up and look in a certain direction before sitting down. Whichever direction gets the most amount of looks is typically where the herd travels. Interestingly, if the vote is split, the herd will temporarily split up. Only the adult females are allowed a vote, regardless of social status within the herd.
About Eileen
If you are looking for a unique keynote speaker in resiliency, a facilitator for executive retreats, a speech coach or an emcee/moderator, then you want to work with Eileen McDargh, CSP, CPAE. Eileen has spoken for audiences as large as 15,000 and facilitated groups as small as 18! She is the author of seven books and other products that you can find in her online store. The British Research firm of Global Gurus ranked her #4 among the top 30 communication gurus worldwide. Why not hire Eileen for your next event?
Dear Friends,
It’s that time of year again to vote for Global Gurus in various categories. I’ve been in the top 5 of Communication Gurus for many years. Global Gurus is a British research firm that goes out to some 20,000 people to determine standing.
Click below to nominate me as inspirational. It might ask you to log in using either Linked in or Google. You are asked to log in to assure people can only vote once. You’ll then see my face pop up along with other nominees. Select and then near the bottom, you can rank me as “inspirational ”or not.
Please let me know if this works. You are all the best.
Many thanks. I am most grateful for YOU!!!!!
Ranked 7th in Communications
This is the 8th year in a row that I have been ranked in the top 10 in communication. Global Gurus surveys some 26,000 business professionals to determine rankings plus professionals also vote.
