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I am sorry I interrupted you but I had something important to say…lessons I have learned about silence.

By Angela L Craig September 7, 2015 In Coaching, Family, Leadership, Pivot Thinking, Pondering, Recognition 0

“I was just trying to be encouraging.” I told my husband (with a pout) after he pulled me aside during a dinner party to tell me I had interrupted a friend before they barely had a chance to tell their story. Somehow, my husband and I didn’t see eye-to-eye on my conversation style.

Have we become an accomplice to the crime?

By Angela L Craig August 31, 2015September 2, 2015 In Family, Leadership, Pivot Thinking, Social Justice 0

Today’s blog is about change, not taking sides or creating conflict. If you have felt helpless to know what to do regarding gun violence in America, I have listed some action steps you can take to create change.

A personal note from author: Guns have always been part of my family culture.

I Get You

By Angela L Craig July 27, 2015 In Family, Pivot Life, Recognition 0

I am not sure why people can’t understand and agree with what I am saying. After all, I am right most of the time.

It is painful to admit, but this is a thought I have had many times during discussions with my husband and kids.

Aging with grace – Two questions you should ask yourself

By Angela L Craig May 11, 2015May 12, 2015 In Coaching, Family, Leadership, Pivot Life, Pivot Thinking, Pondering, Purpose 0

Aging with grace – Two questions you should ask yourself

1) Without title, position, children to care for, and a long to-do list, would I truly be content with who I am?

2) How do I treat people who are aging?

What is more important – What you do or who you become? My Ivy League Experience…

By Angela L Craig April 27, 2015 In Coaching, Family, Leadership, Pivot Leadership, Pondering 0

During Spring break, we made our first road trip. The purpose was simple – combine fun with some college tours for our high school son.

On one beautiful Spring break day, we toured a prestigious Ivy League School. The campus was pristine, the students impressive,

Finding the Beauty in the Prickles

By Angela L Craig April 14, 2015 In Family, Leadership, Pondering, Purpose 0

We all know prickly people. But before we start pointing fingers, isn’t it true that we all act prickly sometimes.

Prickly people are hard to be around. They can be defensive, irrupt in anger, blame others for undesired circumstances and withdraw in silence…all in the same conversation.