You are probably familiar with the quote by Friedrich Nietzsche, the German philosopher, who famously said: “That which does not kill us makes us stronger.” In Psychology Today, Dr. Shpancer comments that this notion found life beyond Nietzsche’s–which is ironic, his having been rather short and miserable–and it continues to resonate within American culture. One Read More…
“Sticks and stones can break my bones but words will never hurt me.” My Mother used to quote this lyric to me as a young girl when friends would say unkind things at school. Now as my own children are quickly growing up, we have had similar conversations in our household when there is a Read More…
I always enjoy entering a New Year. It is a time of beginning, a fresh start. Our management team has a ritual of coming together at the beginning of each year in order to reflect on the positive and growing experiences of the last year, and to set a theme and goals for the coming Read More…
The crisp wintery weather is outside, and many of us around MSNW who love the snow and the extra work that it brings are faithfully doing our snow dance! At this time of year we often reflect on our many blessings, and it is a tradition for my family to go around the table Read More…
I had the privilege of attending the World Federation Congress of Building Service Contractors (WFBSC) in Curitiba, Brazil earlier this month. Sitting among a thousand attendees from around the world, I have to admit I felt a bit insignificant as an American- a true minority at this conference. As most of the speaking was in Read More…
It is another beautiful summer weekend and I am experiencing a few moments of quiet to myself in the middle of the normal busyness of work and family activities. If you are at a stage in life like I am where you are balancing a challenging career while raising a family, it is indeed enjoyable Read More…
As typical for the Pacific Northwest summer comes around the 4th of July, and I had the opportunity to spend a few glorious days this week in the San Juan Islands. The sky was blue, the sun was warm, and there was just enough of a breeze to make everyone happy. It was enjoyable Read More…
Another strategy I have used for positive change is choosing my thoughts. What was your first waking thought today? Some days we wake up ready to take charge of the day, but we have all been there on days where we would love to simply pull the covers back over our heads when we hear Read More…
As an excited speaker we would like to invite you to join us and Sustainable Connections for a day and a half of invaluable information and hands-on instruction about Lean business, beating rising costs, delivering exceptional customer service, local financing and much more. This year’s conference will focus on providing strategies and tools to help Read More…
Strategy for Positive Change – Choose to Slow Down A tragedy occurred in our community yesterday when a large fire broke out in the Squalicum Harbor and destroyed several boats in our Bellingham marina. With it we fear that the lives of a local couple on their boat at the time were lost. We are deeply Read More…