Ahead Behind Beside


I recently received feedback that I tend to jump in too quickly to help others solve their problems. My intent is noble. Whether at work or home with my family, I…

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Summer Balance


Summer 2023 is upon us! Summer brings all the fun, exciting activities such as family trips, BBQs, outdoor recreation, etc. For us at Interstates and others in our industry, it…

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Leadership Means Action


“Leadership is an action, not a position.” I recently came across this quote by Donald McGannon. It got me thinking about how being a leader isn’t about the number of…

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From a Child’s Eyes


I gazed into her beautiful brown eyes, struck again not only by that charming combination of dark brown eyes and strawberry-blonde hair but by the lessons reflected there. They were…

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Heart and Soul


The last 18 months have been anything but ordinary. Now, as the economy begins to improve, our schedules are naturally getting busier. It can be hard to decide where to…

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Healthy Tension


Cake or cookies? Yes, please. This was a common exchange in our home growing up. My father’s sweet tooth and my mom’s skills in the kitchen made the idea of…

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