by Barbara Dee | Mar 24, 2022 | Carpe Diem!, Leadership
Many of us are obsessed by our weaknesses. No matter how aware we are of our strengths and no matter how these strengths lift us to great heights of accomplishment, we worry that a weakness could show up and buckle our knees at any moment. A common mistake I hear...
by Barbara Dee | Mar 10, 2022 | Carpe Diem!, Learning
Do you ever resist your bedtime like a belligerent 2-year-old? Many times I get so involved in a project or am in such a flow of writing, I hate to stop. Hours may pass without me drinking water or eating—I know better, but that’s what happens. And once in a while,...
by Barbara Dee | Mar 10, 2022 | Carpe Diem!, Leadership
Reverend McCormick started every sermon with a humorous anecdote. They were barely chuckle-worthy and quickly forgotten, but they served their purpose—they brought the congregation back from their thoughts about Mrs. White’s loud organ playing or considering which...
by Barbara Dee | Feb 24, 2022 | Carpe Diem!, Learning
“Substitute ‘damn’ every time you’re inclined to write ‘very;’ your editor will delete it and the writing will be just as it should be.” —Mark Twain “‘Very’ is the most useless word in the English language and can always come out. More than useless, it is treacherous...
by Barbara Dee | Feb 24, 2022 | Author Spotlight, Carpe Diem!
The most beautiful and unique book we’ve ever published, National Park Artist is the “coffee table” book so full of color and nature you will open it again and again. The sensation of turning the pages of this book is like strolling through your favorite art gallery,...
by Barbara Dee | Feb 24, 2022 | Carpe Diem!, Leadership
Leadership today doesn’t look like previous generations—there has been a shift in priorities. The formula in the past for high-achievers and leaders in business or communities was to do, do, do—and do some more! The focus was on “success” as defined in a rather...
