Women’s History Month makes me think about the incredible women aviators that have come before me. I’ve always been encouraged by the legacies of iconic women aviatrixes like Bessie Coleman,…

When I was selected for the Thunderbirds in 2005, I did not fully grasp the level of interest people would have in me becoming the first woman pilot in the…

I’m a huge fan of Impressionism. The painting style has always spoken to me on a deeper level. Recently, I was able to take my kids to an interactive Monet…

We’re all familiar with how an avalanche starts. You’ve seen it in the news, learned about it in science class, and it’s been depicted in countless movies. There’s a bunch…

If there’s a lesson that the last few years have taught us, it’s that the world can be incredibly unstable. It’s not just our own lives and jobs that we…

It would be nice to have unlimited assets to minimize struggle and always be set up for success. However, in the real world, that rarely happens. We all have limited…

Do you ever feel like Doug from Pixar’s Up? One minute you’re passionate about a project, and then the next minute… squirrel! Your metaphorical squirrel could be another project, loss…

The inimitable Coach John Wooden said, “Worry about your character, not your reputation.” Your character includes the moral, ethical, behavioral and mental qualities that are unique to you. I believe…

Developing effective communication skills is vital to succeeding as both a leader and a teammate. One constant across all of my professional experiences, whether during my military service, time at…

After reading the article ‘The Best Leaders Have a Contagious Positive Energy’ by Emma Seppala and Kim Cameron, the following quote stood out to me and reminded me of the…