Life Lessons About Control on the Back of a Harley
“You can’t control the wind, but you can control the sail.” Unknown There is a fine line between planning and…
Leadership
Grief | Leadership | Lessons | Life | Relationships | Resiliency
Lessons From Dad
My dad transitioned on January 31, 2020. I wrote the following and shared at his celebration of life. It’s no…
Accountability | Leadership | Lessons | Life | Resiliency
A Letter to My 24 Year Old Rookie Self
Dear Diane, Congrats on your recent appointment to firefighter! What an exciting time for you. I know how hard you…
Accountability | Courage to Lead | Insecurities | Labels | Leadership | Lessons | Life | Resiliency | Stability | Tools to Thrive | Vulnerability
There are Plenty of Seats at the Table; Grab One.
Women in the fire service have been competing for a perceived limited number of seats at the decision-making table for…
Accountability | Courage to Lead | Labels | Leadership | Lessons | Life | Relationships | Resiliency | Stability | Tools to Thrive | Vulnerability
Pick Your Wine by the Label, Don’t Label People
I buy wine based on the labels. “Labels are for cans, not people.” Anthony Rapp The first winery that I…
Adventure | Leadership | Life | Relationships | Resiliency | Vulnerability
The One Adventure That Changed My Life Forever (Part 1)
I Was Born With an Adventurous Soul Growing up, my family vacations included road trips to Kansas and occasional labor…