by Top 20 Training | Jun 7, 2023 | Home Page Blog
I’m writing this week’s Wellness Wednesday after returning from a funeral. I did not know Mary, but I have known her wonderful son Steve since he was in high school 30 years ago. I attended Mary’s funeral because I wanted to express to her my appreciation for the way...
by Top 20 Training | May 30, 2023 | Home Page Blog
Our attention on mistakes and failure for the last few weeks has really focused on one fundamental question: What happens to the inner life of a person when a mistake or failure takes place? The messages people receive in these moments frequently result in their...
by Top 20 Training | May 23, 2023 | Home Page Blog
Last week’s Wellness Wednesday focused on having a mindset of being willing to fail in order to ultimately succeed. This mindset leads to growth and development. Unfortunately, another mindset prevents learning and growth. With this dysfunctional mindset, we are more...
by Top 20 Training | May 16, 2023 | Home Page Blog
When I walked into the house a few days ago, my granddaughter Isla was juggling scarves. Her third-grade class had been learning to juggle in gym class. Because the floating scarves were easier to catch, she was doing quite well. Knowing her natural desire to try...
by Top 20 Training | May 9, 2023 | Home Page Blog
Let me introduce you to two wonderful people who make amazing things happen each day. Dori and Kate are identical twins who married identical twins. They are teachers and leaders at Stillpoint School on San Juan Island off the coast of Washington state. Kevin and I...
by Top 20 Training | May 2, 2023 | Home Page Blog
The Flashlight Story in last week’s Wellness Wednesday reminds us of the damaging and limiting impact our experience of mistakes and failure can have on our lives. Our friend Michael lived with a terrified belief and fear of making a mistake for over 40 years. Then he...