I’ve been thinking about confidence and how one can build confidence. There is a lot to learn in this space and I found something that feels durable and has given me a practical way to think about building my own confidence.
(more…)Having Courage
At Microsoft we have implemented a habit called the “check in”. This habit consists of two primary questions “what am I feeling?” and “what might be distracting me?”
Often, we include a third question, but it always changes depending on the context and owner of the meeting.
(more…)Courage Requires Work Before it is Needed
Last year I shared about our family motto Climb Mountains. Since then, we have worked together to produce family values which are Courage, Faith, and Integrity.
I often get the privilege of speaking with leaders in times of difficulty and I recently witnessed an act of courage that inspired me to stick to my family values.
(more…)Mary
I love the opportunity each December to reflect on the birth of the Savior of the world Jesus Christ. The record we have of Christ’s birth and his formative years is sparce. What we do have is special and sacred. This year as I reflect on His birth my thoughts are turned to Mary.
The angel of the Lord who visited Mary while engaged to Joseph said:
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