optimism – Page 3 – Parke Therapy and Artistry

Leading with Trust: Believing in Others

A story about leading with trust and believing others. Read on to learn more

Celebrating Second Place!

A story about how our small town made it to two different state championship games in 1988-1989 (football and basketball-before class basketball in Indiana)
Read on for more about how Tipton High School created success and optimism in the late ‘80’s

10 Ways to Build Confidence When You’re Doubting Yourself

a picture of the writer with 2 children, approximately 8 years old

I like talking with friends, belly laughing, and listening to TED talks. Read on for other ideas from the Thrive Global article ‘Smart Simple Steps to Build and Boost Confidence

Childhood Heroes: Wonder Woman, Bionic Woman and Ann

So I think she was my hero because of her physical and emotional strength and her integrity.

Connecting! Leading Through Words, Looks, and Intentional Silences

I love connecting with others. I make eye contact, I talk with people I don’t know, I’m interested in what other people have to say, and I love people in general (most of them anyway).