Your Dreams are Making You Miserable

Introduction from Alana: Over the past year or so, I have gotten to know Jon McGraw, a principle partner with Vision Pursue, a Performance Mindset training and software company.  In addition to being my personal coach (I am participating in a Vision Pursue program!), Jon is one of the most genuine, sincere people with whom […]

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Stand Out: Thoughts on Networking from Dorie Clark

Recently, I had the good fortune to visit with my friend Dorie Clark about her latest book, Stand Out:  How to Find Your Breakthrough Idea and Build a Following Around It, which follows on the heels of her wonderfully successful, Reinventing You:  Define Your Brand, Imagine Your Future. Dorie is a marketing strategy consultant, professional […]

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The Kansas City Royals: A Championship Team with Character

Introduction from Alana: I’ve been trying to articulate just what the Kansas City Royals historic World Series win means to me and I simply cannot.  I get emotional and teary eyed and tongue-twisted whenever I try.  It’s been a remarkable season and I love this team.  The way the city has come together – smiles […]

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