Happy birthday, Connections2Excellence! It has been one year since the birth of this blog. I have been amazed at the activity and comments—Thank you so very much. This week we begin a mini-series on connecting bridges to excellence. On Faith Connection Friday, we extend this concept as we connect to our faith. What comes to… Continue reading Connecting Bridges to Excellence
Tag: Boldness
A Perspective on Change
Change. It is scary to some and exciting to others. Many people do not like change. Some thrive with change, and some have learned to live with change. Changes are inevitable--they are expected. Things in life simply do not stay as we may like forever. Changes can be positive and negative. Some changes are planned,… Continue reading A Perspective on Change
X Marks the Spot
The letter "x" is full of different meanings. It is quite unique. It represents the Roman numeral for ten, which signifies completeness or perfection. X is an unknown variable in algebraic equations. It can be a mark for someone who cannot write their name. It is the Greek letter, "chi," for Christ. And, of course,… Continue reading X Marks the Spot
Uniquely You
Bravely Bold Purpose (Part 4: “D”)
Living bravely bold. We can display brave boldness in our motives, our beliefs, and our passions. As we connect excellence to living bravely bold, we use the acrostic B-O-L-D. We live a life of excellence and determination through our character, our speech, our focus, and our joy. B - Be-Attitudes (purposefully misspelled), taken from Beatitudes… Continue reading Bravely Bold Purpose (Part 4: “D”)
Bravely Bold Speech (Part 2: “O”)
A few blogs ago, I talked about being bravely bold. Loving bold coffee, incorporating the be-attitudes, and living bravely bold. At that time, I mentioned we would return to complete the thought. What does it look like to be bold? We can be bold in our motives, our beliefs, and our passions. The acrostic B-O-L-D… Continue reading Bravely Bold Speech (Part 2: “O”)
Bravely Bold Be-Attitudes (Part 1: “B”)
Those who know me are well aware that I adore coffee. The fancy and the flavorful. Lattes, cappuccinos, and mochas. Even just plain regular—as long as it is bold and strong. And please do not forget the coffeehouses! A favorite in New Orleans is Café du Monde, and there are two of the most divine… Continue reading Bravely Bold Be-Attitudes (Part 1: “B”)