Liz Schehl

“Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe.” — Abraham Lincoln We’ve entered that familiar season — the time when goals are set, spreadsheets open, and strategies start taking shape for the year ahead. But too often, planning is treated as a copy-paste exercise: same goals, same priorities, slightly bigger numbers. When that happens, growth looks impressive on paper — but not always in impact. We create more results , but often just more of the...

The lyric behind last week’s post was from Dave Matthews Band’s 'Ants Marching': “ 'People in every direction - no words exchanged, no words exchanged, no time to exchange…” That reflection was about waking up from routine, recognizing patterns we fall into, and asking whether our rhythms were ours or inherited. Awareness gives us the freedom to change the beat. Over the past few weeks, we’ve explored rhythm, intention, and awareness — the notes that shape how we live and lead. As the year...

Last week, we explored courage — the kind that shows up when you choose your own path, even when no one else can walk it with you. The wisdom came from the Grateful Dead’s Ripple : “Ripple in still water, when there is no pebble tossed, nor wind to blow… There is a road…And if you go, no one may follow — that path is for your steps alone.” That verse isn’t just about independence; it’s about trust — the faith to move forward when the map is still being drawn. This week, the melody deepens....