I had the opportunity to help a local humane society animal shelter, not too many years ago. I was filling in after their executive director was fired and was trying to help them right their organizational ship before embarking on hiring a replacement. The shelter housed approximately 100 dogs and cats. There were issues with the operational systems in the finance department … [Read more...]
When the Marathon Becomes a Sprint
I've been preparing and in the midst of the State Fair marathon for about eight months now. At "T minus 10" days until opening ceremonies, I'm starting to not only put in long hours, but the pace is alarming. I'm no stranger to working 16-hour days, seven days a week--that part I can handle; it's keeping it together mentally, physically and professionally that is imperative. … [Read more...]
“As If” vs. “What If”
Posted by contributing writer Chrysty Beverley Fortner. I used to live in the land of "what if." It's not a very enchanting place to be, but so many of us end up there time and time again. Let’s compare two stories of far away lands: "What If;" where the princess never kisses her prince and the knight never slays his dragon to “As If;” where the princess is already making … [Read more...]