Grateful Leaders, Thriving Teams

Hello Reader, Are you an Agent of Hope? I think you'd agree -- our world desperately needs hope now. You are, or can be, an agent of hope. How? Practice grateful living! Want (or need) help, encouragement, or empowerment to be an agent of hope?Join us for Cultivating Hope and Courage: A 21-Day Transformative Journey that starts today. In as little as 10 minutes twice a day, you can cultivate hope and courage in the good soil of gratitude. | BE AN AGENT OF HOPE | We're holding space for you!...

Hello Reader, Ever feel run over, beat up, or just needing a refresh? You're definitely not alone. That's exactly how many participants felt before joining our Cultivating Hope journey - and it's why I wanted to share something special with you. I've attached the highlight collection of real stories from ordinary people who experienced extraordinary transformation in just 21 days. These aren't polished testimonials - they're authentic voices sharing what happened when they chose to actively...

Hello Reader, Sometimes, in our darkest moments, we're not searching for blazing lights or dramatic breakthroughs. Sometimes we're just desperate to find a trace of hope—the faintest evidence that things can and will get better. Today, I want to share a powerful story from our Hungry for Hope video series that deeply moved me. It comes from my friend Ron Rouse, who has been with us through all five Cultivating Hope journeys this year. Late one night during our August session, Ron posted these...

Hello Reader, Are you hungry for hope? If so, you're not alone. The Gallup organization discovered something powerful: hope is the #1 thing people want and need from their leaders worldwide. Yet in the face of today's challenges, many are experiencing a hope deficit. That's why I'm excited to share our new 10-day video series "Hungry for Hope" - featuring real stories of transformation from people just like you who've joined us on the Cultivating Hope journey. In this video, you'll meet Peggy...

Hello Reader, If you've ever felt stuck between wanting something meaningful and not knowing how to make it happen, this email is for you. Maybe for you, it's: A career change that feels too risky. A relationship repair that seems too complicated. A creative project that feels too overwhelming. Or a personal goal that you've started and stopped so many times you're not sure you have the energy to try again. We see you. We've been there. And we want to tell you about something that we hope can...

Hello Reader, It takes a community to flourish. You can languish alone, but true flourishing happens in community. Yesterday, I heard another amazing story of how Cultivating Hope showed up at just the right time for a friend going through incredibly difficult circumstances. It was more than a program - it became their lifeline. You've probably heard it said, "Be kind to others, you never know what someone is going through." Or maybe this one: "Just because someone carries it well, doesn't...

Hello Reader, Magical + Simple are probably not words I would have come up with on my own to describe the Cultivating Hope Journey. When I read them, I immediately loved that description. This week, one of our community members, Dr. Meena Julapalli, shared a testimonial that stopped me in my tracks: The last thing I wanted was to add another app to my phone... But in the most magical way and with remarkable simplicity, the 21-Day Cultivating Hope Journey achieves just that -- it reinforces my...

Hello Reader, What do you need Hope + Courage to do now? Tomorrow isn't just another Monday. At least, it doesn’t have to be! 🌱 It's the day you stop waiting for courage to find you and start cultivating it intentionally. 🗓️ It's the day you transform hope from a fleeting feeling into a daily practice. 🎯 It's the day you join a community of people who refuse to let fear write their story. Our Cultivating Hope and Courage journey begins tomorrow. I'm genuinely excited for what these 21 days...

Hello Reader, Lately, I’ve been enjoying conversations with friends about fear…and realizing how many misunderstandings I still carry around it. As much as I think I want to live completely free from fear, that idea feels more like a fantasy than a reality. Maybe there’s a better question than:"How can I live without fear?" For me, that better question is:"What do I do when I face fear? Or when I feel it rising up in me?" Because fear will show up. That’s what it does. When fear surfaces,...

Hello Reader, How can we choose love when we have experienced so little of it? I read that question from Henri Nouwen a few minutes ago—and it landed deeply. Especially now! What I found so redemptive in his words was the gentle invitation he offered: Take small steps in the direction of love. A kind word. A warm smile. A thoughtful gesture. A check-in text. A genuine "How are you—really?" I might not change the world, but I can brighten it for somebody! 𝙀𝙖𝙘𝙝 𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙥 𝙞𝙨 𝙡𝙞𝙠𝙚 𝙖 𝙘𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙡𝙚 𝙗𝙪𝙧𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙞𝙣...