Speaking of Joy Blog

In the still unfolding global pandemic of COVID-19 that has introduced phrases like "social distancing" and "self-isolation" into our collective vocabularies...

It’s Valentine’s Day. The best day of the year to be in love or the restaurant, flower or candy business. It’s also the worst day to be alone because you get...

The Best Gift Is One You Can Give Yourself Like most families who celebrate Christmas, we have a few annual traditions. On the trip to see the relatives who ...

The smell of cotton candy and fried snacks were making my stomach growl. I had my eye on the Italian sausage concession because I was getting a contact high ...

When you do what you do with joy, you influence the future of others.

What is the connection between success and happiness? It's probably not what you've been taught. Watch this short video to learn about the h

Your influence and willingness to meet the sometimes hidden but critical needs that we all have to feel recognized, connected and uplifted.

What you get from giving thanks.

This weekend we celebrate our mothers. My mom was a singer, a storyteller and a great cook.

The story of my father and how he remained serene and committed to his plan and soon the flow began to pick up.

Watch this video about why combat veterans put their lives on the line to do their duty.

National Employee Appreciation Day is a great idea, but an even better one is daily appreciation of your employees.

Powerful is the call to sacrifice and service as the bond of trust you share and the debt you.

Fine tune your reception by expressing gratitude, making connections, checking your intake, being kind, and your "But" in there.

Backing off and letting others in is concerned exclusively with providing a solution to a problem and that, like it or not.

Meeting the emotional needs of others for recognition, a sense of belonging, a need for joy and compassion is what builds trust.

Trust is made of the positive emotional experiences we have with others.

Three Joy Hacks to Complete the Happiness Connection

Whatever legacy you hope to leave behind, it’s never too late or too early to start.

Those who don't can count on success only until a better choice comes along.