Tips You Can Use | Creativity Inspired

Being creative is not a set formula, rule, or pattern of steps. It is all about finding what inspires you and your mind.... how you fuel the ideas and energy of brilliant posts, clever photography, intriguing captions and material which makes them want to know more about your brand. What does "creativity" mean to YOU?

Learning to Write as a Tool for Growth

It is a gift to be able to write. One of the reasons it is such freedom, is how it allows us to harness and let out our inner struggles, thought process, or triumphs. Small business ownership, life as an entrepreneur, or acting in the role as head of an organization, can feel lonely and isolating at times, but look at the great wisdom in these words, "the paper always listens".

Not only does writing allow you to express yourself, it harvests and preserves your journey and evolution through life - not merely as a temporary release, but also as a chronicle to look back on and learn from.



Making the time; practicing how to put thoughts and emotions down in a notebook.....it's a golden opportunity for growth, self-reflection, and progress. Try it today! (when you pause to look back towards the end of the year, I think you'll be amazed at how much you've learned.)

Choosing the Right People for Leadedship Roles

To be perfectly honest, this statement holds so much truth it is almost painful in it's direct, blunt, message. I felt it needed to be posted, as in my work with businesses and nonprofits, I've seen how poor choices can tear down an entire organization, while thoughtful actions can inspire a culture of success among it's people.

If companies and organizations could step back and see the bigger picture, take the time (and effort!) required to honestly evaluate who is needed in a particular role, AND be willing to do the work to find the right person.... they would ultimately be building a powerful team for success. Throwing just anyone into an open slot can literally be, the worst variety of a Pandora's Box.

Good leaders know this, and MAKE the time to carefully look at an entire scenario; review candidates thoroughly and objectively; make choices which are not based on emotion or convenience, but on who is best qualified to promote a winning team environment.

See more at the album for "Leadership" on Facebook.

Power Statements: Words With a Message

In 2022, just for fun, I started creating a series of graphics with statements I felt were short, sweet, and packed a punch. Allowing myself the opportunity to play around with fonts and colors led me to the images below, which are messages I believe speak volumes about life, character, and our journey as humans.

Celebrating February: Candy Heart Messages with A Local Flavor

Here we are in February, the month of love, and there's no better time to distribute kindness and love. Below are a series of candy heart images I've created - free to download, share and repost to spread the message of community strength, appreciation for others, and the value of local spending. Display them in retail store windows sand on Main Street, at the local chamber of commerce officer, or throughout your town or city. After all, we live, work and exist together, so why not grow your entire scope of relationships? We're going to make this a terrific month!

Planning Your Year: How Vision Board Day Can Set the Stage

Did you know the second Saturday in January is Vision Board Day? More than just a random observation, it's a goal-setting, success-planning, strategy kind of occasion, perfectly timed for the new year. From picking dates to launch a new marketing campaign, take a family vacation, or implement improvements to your existing practices, this date encourages a forward-looking mindset for the months ahead.