Jill Kinmonth Boothe was an Olympic skier whose career ended in a tragic accident. But by reframing her perspective she was able to use the accident as a springboard to help others.

Brene Brown has become successful talking about something that no one wants to talk about: SHAME. Shame is the great inhibitor. It keeps individuals and organizations from becoming what they were meant to be. Wise leaders will learn all they can about shame.

People often refuse to forgive their offender because they see un-forgiveness as their defender. Their protection. But choosing not to forgive is more like a cancer that slowly eats away at you over time. Is that what you want? Consider another way.

Brene Brown talks about how telling our story to others creates connection. So I invited our staff on a retreat to tell their stories to one another. Who needs to hear your story?

The pain of shame is often associated with failures. Losers. The inadequate. But shame is often rooted in the psyche of the successful purpose. This post looks at the source of the shame that lived deep within Lt. Dan in the movie, Forrest Gump.

Demi Lovato has had her struggles as she looks to find meaning in her life. This brief post looks at where we turn to find our value and purpose.

Rush Limbaugh was known for his bombastic and offensive style. His “apology” serves as an example of what not to do when making amends.

What is Shame? Shame often makes a person feel like damaged goods. How to you heal the pain of shame? This post gives some insight.

Desmond Tutu faced hatred with forgiveness. Here are three quotes of his that you might find helpful.

Tony Robbins interviewed Alice Herz-Sommer and she revealed the power of music.

As people age, they incur incredible losses: health, friends, hearing, etc. It’s easy to despair. But we can fall into the same despair if we don’t focus on the right things.

When was the last time you felt totally accepted by someone? This post is a brief reflection on experiencing it in a simple way.

Shootings are common in our world today. Is there a common denominator that links these shootings? Could it be rooted in the shooters shame?

Adele’s success as an entertainer hasn’t come because she has no insecurities. It comes in spite of her insecurities. How do we overcome these same insecurities?

Why can’t I forgive? Many people ask that question. Here is one reason and a possible solution.

Even the most talented and successful people wonder if they are good enough. Whitney Houston did. Can we ever measure up?

Whitney Houston and Judy Garland’s lives ended in similar tragedies. What does it tell us about ourselves and our culture? Take a look at the pain of shame in this article.