I’ve seen it—Black Friday chaos. Parents sprinting through aisles like their lives depend on snagging that last toy, arguments erupting over TVs, and grown adults reduced to shouting matches over half-price gadgets. It’s easy to get swept up in the frenzy when you’ve waited all year for these sales. But here’s the thing: not every …
Author Archives: Sharyn Combs
Facing Reality Checks: A Call for Preparedness
In times of social, economic, and political upheaval, a quote from the book ‘Hold Your Form,’ comes to mind; “Fighting fire with fire always leaves a pile of ashes.” We live in a period where preparation is essential, and resilience is increasingly required to navigate a complex landscape of evolving challenges. For many, this may …
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Brilliant Jerk? Or Committed Team Member?
“Great minds don’t always think alike. They challenge each other to think differently.” – Author Unknown In my morning read today (Glazer, Friday Forward #449 “Right Style”), I was reminded of J. Ross and I’s presentation at HSPA 2024 in Las Vegas. The topic was working with difficult team members and the content expounded on the fact …
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You Can, But Could Your Mother or Grandmother?
People, and friends, past and future…you are not going to convince me to do anything with my vote other than what I am doing or choose to do with it. My vote is my choice & my voice in the election. You cannot force me to chorus or echo your sound. If I choose to …
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When your first name is Ni****
Worth the full listen. These words are true. Still. #sigh Or bi***, cu** or something derogatory because you refuse to be something less than who God created. It’s 2024. And people are still polarized about what some fight to ignore and thus get upset when others don’t, and that that others daily have to navigate …
You Cannot DO It
-a quick take from the Dead Conversations Chapter Power in unity. Two is better than one. We’ve all heard these phrases. And great statements they are…when applied correctly and in the right context. When misapplied, these statements can stall progress and serve as a weight around your neck.Love and supporting someone does not equal unity. …
