Lauren’s Blog

The Colonel said, “Whether it’s time or money, kiddo, don't give to get. Give to offer a benefit. Be generous, expecting nothing in return. It will always come back to you.” https://vimeo.com/1153659224?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci Last year, I was in the...

You know that feeling you get when you’ve bought something – the transaction was completed successfully, but you were treated like a nuisance for buying something from them? It’s not a great feeling. Although you have what you wanted to buy, you’re not sure you...

2025 has passed into memory, and we are now a week into 2026. I have been asked several times in the past week what my resolutions for the New Year might be. https://vimeo.com/1153634610?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci There are many areas in which I’m sure we could...

As we head into a new year, we often find ourselves reflecting on past goals, setting new ones, and feeling the excitement of a fresh start. The Colonel would say, “The easiest person to fool is yourself, kiddo. True growth begins with being accountable to the...

The holiday season can be totally overwhelming, can’t it? There are so many demands on our time and attention. From the gamut of shopping lists to end-of-year deadlines, our days are filled to the brim. That is not even considering the drain on our pocketbook!...

The Colonel always reminded me, “Significance isn’t about you, kid. Focus on how your achievements will help others, and then you’ll begin to be significant.” https://vimeo.com/1114567211?share=copy#t=0 I’ve spent twenty years in direct sales (in one level or...

One of the basic needs of human nature is the need to be included. We want to be encouraged and valued by a greater whole. We were created to be in community. We are stronger in community. The Colonel said, “Everyone wants to feel like they belong to something...

The Colonel said, “Blowing out someone else’s candle won’t make yours shine any brighter, kiddo.” https://vimeo.com/1114562707?share=copy#t=0 Leaders regularly lift others up, rather than putting others down. We have all met people who belittle others to make...

There’s an ancient Persian proverb that says, “I cursed the fact I had no shoes until I saw a man who had no feet.” I spend a lot of time discussing the importance of a positive attitude and how Dad made it a priority in our household. The reality is that a solid...