by drlsummerour | Sep 28, 2021 | Engagement, Family, Relationships
Living with a parent as we all get older is quite the experience. Everyone doesn’t have the option. And let’s be honest, some wouldn’t choose it as an option if the opportunity presented itself. For me, it’s a blessing and an adventure. And now...
by drlsummerour | Jul 11, 2020 | Coaching, Empowerment, Engagement, Family, Relationships
I heard comedians’ jokes about Will and Jada’s situation. Then, yesterday, as I sat in silence, ordering dinner with my bo, I caught a clip of their conversation on a feed and decided to listen. When I got home, another clip on my laptop, and I decided to watch...
by drlsummerour | May 12, 2020 | Coaching, Empowerment, Engagement, Family, Mind, Body, Spirit Connection
Is it a challenge? Sometimes! Whether government-sanctioned or self-imposed, the realities that surface from being quarantined with family have been revealing. If introspection and self-awareness were part of Covid19’s pandemic plan for some of us, then kudos to...
by drlsummerour | Mar 25, 2020 | Empowerment, Engagement, Mind, Body, Spirit Connection
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow is credited with saying, “Music is the universal language of mankind.” Dick Clarke referred to music as the “Soundtrack to our lives.” I do believe that music can bridge gaps where words often fall short. Although the...
by drlsummerour | May 5, 2019 | Empowerment, Engagement, Mind, Body, Spirit Connection, Travel, Working Women
Recently, I saw a post where someone said that work/life balance was bull$5iT, and as you can imagine, the chat discussion ensued. “Why are you so negative?” “Oh, I believe this 100%.” “Well, you can’t tell someone else what is for...
by drlsummerour | Apr 15, 2019 | Engagement, Leadership, Team Building, Working Women
How managers can help teams and individuals enhance engagement and improve corporate culture Recently, I spoke with a longtime employee of a large healthcare organization after she attended what was promoted as an employee engagement event. The event was spread out...