A Handwritten Note Still Carries Weight
A couple of weeks after I facilitated a senior leadership retreat, I opened my mailbox and found an envelope waiting…
Read more →Insights on Happiness, Habits, and Creating Better Results
At work. On teams. In leadership. In life.
Welcome to my blog — where research meets real life, and happiness is treated as a practical advantage (not a fluffy idea).
These short, engaging insights explore the power of energy, habits, and connection — the same principles I teach from the stage to help teams feel better and perform better.
Whether you’re a leader, a team member, or a meeting planner, you’ll find ideas here that are practical, relatable, and easy to apply.
Short reads. Real takeaways. No fluff.
The Three Principles Behind Happier Teams & Better Results
Not sure where to begin?
ENERGY
How you show up matters. Presence, positivity, and gratitude shape the tone for engagement, motivation, and results.
HABITS
Small choices sustain your happiness and build self-trust over time. Happiness becomes intentional — not accidental.
CONNECTION
Light moments, specific appreciation, and better questions strengthen trust, communication, and performance.
These principles don’t just feel good — they create measurable impact.
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Connection
Connection
The Connection I Almost Missed
There were hundreds of people filing into the conference ballroom that morning. Conversations buzzing.Name badges swinging.That familiar energy of people…
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Conference Strategy
Why Conference Energy Isn’t an Accident (It’s Designed)
At the end of my keynote, I ask the audience to stand up and find a partner. It’s what I…
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Conference Strategy
Why Happiness Is a Strategic Advantage at Conferences (Not Just a Feel-Good Topic)
My dad was a minister for fifty years. But if you asked the kids at church camp what they remembered…
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Conference Strategy
What Makes a Keynote Actually Memorable?
At the end of my signature keynote, I ask the audience to stand up and find a partner. It’s intentional.…
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Energy
Burnout Isn’t Fixed by Time Off (Here’s What Actually Works)
For as long as I can remember, summer meant Maine. In fact, this summer I’ll turn 63 — and I’ve…
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