Lauren’s Blog

The Colonel said, “Don’t be afraid to shake things up a bit, kid – even if it’s just in a small way. You don’t have to change the world but work to change the world around you.” https://vimeo.com/789337964   When I was in junior high school, we were stationed...

The Colonel said. "You have to have a purpose that drives you forward, something you really believe in. Otherwise, all you've got left are your warts to focus on, and that'll kill ya every time." https://vimeo.com/787732334 As a professional speaker, I have a...

The Colonel said, “Don’t be afraid to make mistakes, kid. They’re what make you human, and they’re the only way you learn. Failure is not fatal.” https://vimeo.com/785080613 Even so… Failure is a hard concept for a Colonel’s daughter. Disappointing The Colonel was...

Do you have an inner circle? I hope so. We all need an inner circle. The inner circle are the ones who are there for you at the drop of a hat and show up even when you didn’t know you needed them. They are the ones who always believe in you while loving you enough...

“What do you want to do when you grow up?” I think every child is asked that question as early as kindergarten. While it’s fun to listen to toddlers rattle off a litany of potential careers like fireman, princess, doctor, or superhero, it’s probably the wrong...

Do you consider yourself an outstanding achiever? Have you ever thought to yourself, “If I want it done right, I might as well do it myself?” C’mon, admit it. Most of us have. While that might be a normal and natural thought, it’s not leadership, and it discounts...

As we start to solidify our goals for 2023, are you focused on the next position? The next title? The Colonel used to say, “A title is just that, kid. It’s a title. It doesn’t define who you are.” https://vimeo.com/775943455 There is truth in that. We spend too...

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 talking about the importance of a positive attitude and how Dad made it an imperative in our household. The reality is that a...

Have you ever looked at one of your idols, someone you admire greatly, and thought, “I wanna be just like them?” I used to casually say, “I wanna grow up to be… (whoever it was). The Colonel said to me, “Just do you. Just be yourself, kid. Everyone else is taken.”...