Entries by David Irvine

Building a Bucket List Board: Inspire Your Team With What Matters

One of the most rewarding parts of my business is the quality of the leaders I meet. One of these leaders is Dean Koeller, CEO of Calvert Home Mortgage Investment Corporation. Mentored and encouraged by his father to build an organization that truly cares, it’s inspiring to walk into his workplace. Invigorating and welcoming, you’ll […]

When was the last time you told someone you appreciated them? Was it intentional, specific, genuine?

With our busy lives it’s easy to take good people in our lives for granted. When it comes to appreciation, remember: Customize your appreciation. Not everyone’s language of appreciation is the same. Some like to hear that they are appreciated, while others need to be shown – with a gift, a pat on the back, […]

I love Halloween.

I love going to a party wearing a mask so people don’t know who you are. I would even dress up when I took our daughters trick or treating. It’s a blast being incognito. However, when we unintentionally wear masks to protect ourselves we present a curated version of ourselves to the world, hiding our […]

What does “good with yourself” look and feel like?

First, it means having the courage to be open to an awareness of yourself, and how your life impacts those around you. It’s about knowing what drives you and what blocks you while understanding and appreciating your blind spots. It’s about facing the darker sides of your nature, to acknowledge the traumas, inadequacies, self-doubts, insecurities, […]