Embracing Diversity in Leadership: Insights from Ms. Cecelia Benford

April 29, 2024

Leadership Out Loud Blog by Tara Harris. Reprinted by permission. Set against the backdrop of organizational leadership, diversity stands as a pillar of strength, enriching teams with varied perspectives and fostering innovative solutions. Today, we delve into the realm of diversity in leadership, drawing wisdom from the experiences and insights of Cecelia Benford, a freelance leadership coach … More Embracing Diversity in Leadership: Insights from Ms. Cecelia Benford

Women’s History Month and Holy Week

March 30, 2024

Combining the themes of Women’s History Month and Holy Week in a blog provides a rich opportunity to explore the intersection of spirituality, social progress, and the contributions of women throughout history. I find significance this Women’s History Month which ends with Holy Week. Both highlight their importance in recognizing the achievements of women and … More Women’s History Month and Holy Week

Thanksgiving 2023

November 24, 2023

When we think of Thanksgiving, many reflect what they are grateful for.  I wrote this a week before Thanksgiving. The word “pause” came to mind.  Pause whatever you are doing or thinking about.  You may arrive to a place you need to be. Today’s update, a day after many celebrated Thanksgiving, a “pause” was announced for … More Thanksgiving 2023

PATHWAY TO PURPOSE

October 25, 2023

And now it is October.  Does anyone feel like I do; that time and living just seems to move more quickly each year?  Why is everyone overly anxious even while trying to achieve good things?  Everywhere is busy with noise and voices about everything.  I truly missed writing my blogs and the invisible people I don’t know.  But I was … More PATHWAY TO PURPOSE

Women’s History Month 2023

March 20, 2023

Woman-owned businesses in the U.S. top 12 million and generate $2.1 trillion in receipts annually, with female founders representing 22.4% of all small business owners.  1 Celebrating women’s achievements is global; socially, culturally, economically, and politically.  One didn’t have to leave their virtual seat to see how powerful women are and have been.  The stories are amazing, motivating, … More Women’s History Month 2023

How’d You Do?

December 19, 2022

How’d You Do? One of my You Tube exercise leaders gives instructions and demonstrates all of the routines and afterwards he always asks, “How’d You Do?”  The question has made me go back and reflect on whether I gave it my ‘all and all’ or did I just step through the motions.  It might seem somewhat strange if someone … More How’d You Do?