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The Power of Pause: A Q&A with Terry Hershey

Terry Hershey is a nationally celebrated author, humorist, inspirational speaker, ordained minister and golf addict who lives on Vashon Island in the Puget Sound. He’s also among the speakers who…
Baggage

Assume Their Baggage is Heavy

I stopped at a new grocery store one day, excited to try it but immediately frustrated by the disorganization. I, of course, was in a general hurry, and just as…
Bring Your Vision to Life

Creating the Life You Want

A running conversation my wife Amy and I have is centered on the question, “What is the life we are trying to create?” Not only is it a powerful question…
Living with Passion

Lessons in Passion from a Bellhop

As soon as the elevator would open and I would make my way in to the expansive hotel lobby, Survino came trotting from clear across the other side of the…
The Gift of the Smile

The Gift of the Smile

Plenty of researchers have shared the power of the smile. But while writing Step Back From the Baggage Claim, I decided to study it myself. For my informal Smiling Study,…
Howard Behar

The Starbucks Way: Meet Howard Behar

Longtime Starbucks President Howard Behar will headline Thermostat Cultures Live on Nov. 10 in Columbus, Ohio. Here, the executive-turned-author, speaker and consultant talks about culture, priorities and why he’s excited…
Your Wakes Makes an Impact

You Are Responsible for Your Wake

It was a beautiful summer evening in Kiawah, South Carolina. The sun was setting over the tree line and reflections glistened off the surface of the inlet waterway. I paddled…