The 5 Things I’m Grateful for, Starting with You

Whether you are spending the day catching up on Netflix or taking advantage of those Black Friday deals, I am hoping that you take a moment this Thanksgiving to let those in your life know how much you appreciate and value them. So, I am starting with you, our ATS friends. Continue reading The 5 Things I’m Grateful for, Starting with You

A Dream Deferred, but Not Unfulfilled

When I opened my inbox this morning, there was a shocking story. Not a doom-and-gloom article about the things that tend to keep us on edge these days. This was a shockingly wonderful story about a 91-year-old Thai woman, who after ten years of study, received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Human and Family Development from Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University this week. Because of … Continue reading A Dream Deferred, but Not Unfulfilled

The Reasons Likeable People Succeed

I recall a rather animated conversation about ten years ago with my Sorority Sister and mentor about how much likeability has to do with success within an organizational framework. My assertion was that, yes, being liked contributed to potential success, such as being elected to leadership roles, but I also believed that a person could rise through the ranks if he or she showed acumen or potential, whether … Continue reading The Reasons Likeable People Succeed