January 9th, 2026
Deborah Johnson
Artificial intelligence is often framed as a disruptive force—something that threatens to replace expertise rather than enhance it. But in a recent conversation with Dr. Rob Salvati, a dentist with more than four decades of clinical experience, a very different picture emerged. What if AI isn’t the enemy of experience—but its amplifier? Dr. Salvati’s work […]
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January 3rd, 2026
Deborah Johnson
In a previous article, we talked about setting goals for the new year—getting clarity around your big picture, your values, and what really matters in this season of life. But today, I want to talk about the harder part. Have you ever started out so strong—so inspired—convinced that in just a couple of months you’d […]
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December 26th, 2025
Deborah Johnson
Michael Hyatt is a well-known leadership expert, former CEO of Thomas Nelson Publishers, and creator of the Full Focus Planner. He’s widely recognized for teaching high achievers how to set goals, avoid burnout, and manage their lives with clarity. His main premise is to design your year–or your year will design itself. At this point […]
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December 20th, 2025
Deborah Johnson
We all tell stories. They play in the background of our minds like a private audiobook—shaping how we see ourselves, what we attempt, and what we avoid. These stories can be empowering, but they can also become the reason we stay stuck. Growing up I spent hours reading fairy tales. I loved checking out different […]
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December 12th, 2025
Deborah Johnson
For many professionals at midlife or midcareer, consulting can sound like a mysterious or uncertain path—something “other people” do. Amy Rasdal, founder of Billable at the Beach and long-time consultant in technology and medical devices, breaks through the mystery with one simple truth: “Consulting is just using your expertise to solve problems for others—and getting […]
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December 5th, 2025
Deborah Johnson
You’ve had a hard day at work with a colleague who seems to be taking advantage of the company’s goodwill—and your time. More work with hard deadlines lands on your desk even as you’re trying to wrap up the tasks already waiting for you. Meanwhile, at home, a disagreement still lingers in the air, and […]
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November 28th, 2025
Deborah Johnson
Growing up, our Christmases were steeped in tradition—family gatherings with parents and grandparents, Christmas Eve on one side, Christmas Day on the other. There was always food, music, laughter, and that wonderful feeling of belonging. Over the years, life has shifted—our kids are grown, families live farther apart, and even health and travel have changed […]
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November 22nd, 2025
Deborah Johnson
For years, I watched my grandmother whip egg whites by hand with nothing more than a fork, transforming them into a perfectly stiff meringue to crown her famous chocolate pie. I never once saw her use an electric mixer. The twelve to fifteen minutes she spent whipping were simply part of her rhythm — steady, […]
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November 14th, 2025
Deborah Johnson
Storytelling is not a new phenomenon—it’s an ancient form of human connection that has resurfaced as a critical skill in today’s communication-driven world. As Mikki Williams, Hall of Fame speaker and master storyteller, notes, “Neuroscience and cultural anthropology have brought storytelling back to the spotlight because it connects to a different part of the brain […]
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November 8th, 2025
Deborah Johnson
If you’ve ever thought, “I wish I had more grit,” you’re not alone. Setbacks and seasons of change can leave even the most capable people feeling winded—professionally, emotionally and physically. But resilience and stamina aren’t fixed traits you either have or don’t. They’re trainable capacities—like strength or language skills—that grow with the right inputs: mindset, […]
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