Lauren’s Blog

Dad often said, “Unless you’re on the battlefield, no one is ever going to give you a medal for doing what is right. That doesn’t mean you should stop doing what is right. Every decision has consequences.” https://vimeo.com/809944378 My definition of integrity is...

Can You See Yourself As Others Do? The Colonel said, “If you focus on being a mirror to someone, showing them how wonderful they are, their mirror will inevitably turn back toward you.” https://vimeo.com/807697140 Some people are drawn naturally to the spotlight....

The Colonel said, “Activate your brain before you engage your mouth, kid. You will never know who your words are influencing.” I can’t even REMEMBER the first time Dad said that to me; he said it so often. I tend to be a talker. (I know you find that shocking!)...

Everyone encounters obstacles in their lives. It’s the obstacles, not the opportunities, that build our character and make us resilient. There have been so many times I stumbled in my life and my career – and each time, The Colonel would pick me up, dust me off...

Do you have a skunky attitude? While I think it was Zig Ziglar who first said, “Your attitude determines your altitude,” The Colonel was the first person I ever heard it from, and for 40 years of my life, I thought it was entirely his wisdom. Regardless of who said...

The Colonel said, “If you can’t see the bright side of a situation, don’t give up, kiddo. Start polishing the dull side.” https://vimeo.com/795910558 There is a beautiful quote from A.A. Milne’s book Winnie the Pooh. It is often used or misused on the Internet in...

When I was growing up, we moved a lot. (No, really, a lot.) The Colonel got new orders every few years, and we packed up the house, moved to a new station, and started over. We left behind friendships we’d built, schools and teachers we loved, and states or cities...

The Colonel said, “Reset your nose and get back in the game, kiddo. A setback is merely a setup for a comeback.” https://vimeo.com/791503162 How many times have you put too many eggs (hopes, dreams, plans) into one basket only to find the basket had a hole in it? I...