When I first got the call telling me I had been selected as the Grand Marshal for Elmhurst’s 101st Memorial Day Parade, I had to sit down. Not because I was overwhelmed, though I was,…
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Rising, Leading, Transforming: My Journey to the Herizon Founder & Visionary Award
Rising, Leading, Transforming: My Journey to the Herizon Founder & Visionary Award Every once in a while, an honor comes along that reflects not just what you do, but why you do it. That’s what…
Answering the Call to Serve: My Journey to the Distinguished Service to Society Award
Some honors catch you by surprise. Others stop you in your tracks. And then there are those rare moments that make you reflect on the path you’ve walked, the people who shaped you, and the…
Having A Leadership Mindset – Live Leaderly Podcast
Lori has found that whether you’re in the desert with a Patriot missile system or on a basketball court with beginners, you can always ask “What do you need from me?” What can you do…
The Intersection of Passion and Purpose
I often get asked the question: “Are leaders born or made?” I always say: “Yes”. Leaders are born and made, through hard work, perseverance, personal development, and opportunity. You may have been granted some gifts…
What is Your WHY For Becoming A Better Leader
What is your “why” for becoming a better leader? I was sitting in the leadership development class with a guy named Chris. When the course began, everybody was asked to share their objectives and goals…
Setting Expectations …and Basketball
How clear are we when setting expectations? This story is about 3rd and 4th grade girls getting evaluated for basketball skills, so that they can be placed on teams. These young ladies are roughly 9…
Coaching With Positive Intelligence
What is the value of coaching with “positive intelligence”? My best memory is that my Mom, who is absolutely amazing and super athletic herself. She was not only the Guidance Counselor for our High School,…
A Firefighters Decision
I have a good friend who is a Firefighter – a Battalion Fire Chief named Tim. Years ago, when he got freshly promoted, Tim was super excited to go on his “first fire” as a…
What I Learned Playing Boys baseball
My earliest memory of sports is playing “Boys Baseball”. I am from a small town in Ohio, and if you were a girl and you wanted to do sports with other girls, you were simply…