Subtraction. One of the most recent lessons I’ve learned is that subtraction often gives way to addition. While we often see subtraction as a negative (and scary!),…
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Learning to Live Again: What It Means to Recover Your Life (Part I)
by Holly Rayby Holly RayFor the past few weeks, I’ve been recovering from surgery. While the health issue was minor, the surgery was not, but in a few short days I…
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Ten Things I Learned This Spring
by Holly Rayby Holly RayEmily P. Freeman challenges her readers to reflect on what they’ve learned at the end of every season. While I’ve done this in the past, what I’ve…
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For the Leader Whose Kindness is Mistaken for Weakness…Words to Bring Clarity
by Holly Rayby Holly RayKindness. It goes a long way in our world today. Kindness with our words and with our actions has the power to soften hearts, temper emotions, and…
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This is a brief departure from the “For the Leader” series. I wanted to document my journey and express my gratitude to those who helped me get…
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This is a departure from my series “For the Leader…” I wanted to document my journey to where I am today and express my gratitude for all…
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For the Leader Making Hard Decisions…A Script to Do What Needs to Be Done
by Holly Rayby Holly RayOne of the hardest parts of being a leader is making hard decisions. Mostly because hard decisions rarely involve things–they involve people. And, when it comes to…
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For the Leader Feeling Like a Failure…A Narrative to Rebuild Confidence
by Holly Rayby Holly RayFailure. Failure is a part of life. Feeling like a failure is a totally different story. Failure is the culmination of a one time event. Feeling like…
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For the Leader with a Restless Mind…A Mantra to Bring Rest
by Holly Rayby Holly Ray“I have to be me…I can’t be any other.” If I’ve said that to myself once, I’ve said it a hundred times. I’ve said it to myself…
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Why Leaders Need Time Alone: Three Reasons to Add Solitude to Your Daily Schedule
by Holly Rayby Holly RayI finally arrived home after a busy day around 8:30 pm on a Friday night. My husband was disheartened that I didn’t let him know sooner that…