I Do Not Want to “Crush” 2021
By Laura Crandall According to The Internet, it’s time to begin planning and making resolutions for the new year.* Social media posts and end-of-year articles are now directing our attention …
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Who Are Your Influences?
By Laura Crandall “Who are your influences?” It’s a common question in movies about musicians and artists. A journalist asks the artist to name the people who influenced them so …
Attentiveness & Skepticism
Handy Traits in a Digital Age By Lee Ruggles A CAUTIONARY TALE I open my email. From Marcia: “Hello. Hope you are doing good today. Can I ask you …
Grief and Loss in a Time of Global Distress
By Laura Crandall The importance of creating rituals of kindness In times of old – you know, back in 2019 – if a family member or other person you loved …
The Value of Going Slowly
By Laura Crandall Slowing down: the antidote to a busy, hectic life The thought of trying to “slow down” your schedule may seem nearly impossible. You may feel like you’d …
So, What’s Your Plan?
By Laura Crandall, founder of A Life of Character A question for white business leaders learning to change the system. 2020 is not messing around. It’s taking the dominant …
March 4th is THE Best Day of the Year
https://vimeo.com/394785832 March 4th – a day dedicated to working towards your goals! March 4th is the single best day of the year! It’s grammatically entertaining, it’s hopeful, and it’s a …
Welcome & Happy Leap Day!
https://vimeo.com/394660249 Leap day only comes around every 4 years! Celebrate it! Hi and Happy Leap Day! Welcome to the the new site for A Life of Character. I’m excited about …
I Thought Yoda Was A Jerk
After the famous scene in the swamp, I thought Yoda was a jerk. When The Empire Strikes Back came out forty years ago, I was so excited to see it. …
The Illusion of Work-Life Balance
Creating the lives we want can feel like a giant slog and struggle. Our goals, tasks, obligations, and aspirations all compete for our attention. Then add the goals and needs …