• Have experienced a lot of LIFE since I last wrote…
     
  • I’ve become a Great Aunt for a 3rd AND 4th time. Welcome to earth Kylar Catherine and Hank Thomas and congrats to your families!
     
  • Our son graduated high school and our family had much fun prepping and hosting a heck of a party to celebrate the young man he’s become.
     
  • Wonderful time delivering the commencement address at my alma mater … and refuled by the vibrant spirit of service I witnessed! #GoDuhawks #Loras13
     
  • In this season of commencement wisdom…a good read on the Top 5 Regrets in Life.
     
  • The one-minute graduation speech (via @Josephson0)
     
  • We collected student data using a survey our Project developed to assess youth perceptions and thriving behaviors – Engaged, Connected, Challenged, Enriched. #Iowa #SuicidePrevention
     
  • Fun to watch the ripple effect of our #YouMatterWeNeedYou campaign.
     
  • One parent posted: "You told them…they listened! Message received." after her daughter put sidewalk chalk to work (play) on this "Tree of Trust" (representing students' connections to trusted adults). #YouMatterWeNeedYou
     
  • Short video of my “You Matter – We Need You” message from Thrive assembly (in which I mention @AngelaMaiers of #Choose2Matter – a must follow!).
     
  • “What people are really wanting…is the opportunity to feel as if they matter.” ~@MarkHeartofBiz (true in life and business!)
     
  • Cedar Rapids Gazette @gazettedotcom featured my new Resiliency Matters Show and gave our work a Homer (Thank you for celebrating the good!). 
     
  • NEW study of over 20,000 youth (via @samhsagov) found increased risk of suicidal thoughts or actions for two years after the suicide of a classmate – even when no personal connection. Takeaway: Postvention strategies must include ALL students, not just friends of a teen who has died.
     
  • Innovative @TransformEdIowa school opening in Cedar Rapids (my daughter attending summer session)! Please share with local parents of 7th-12th graders.
     
  • My perfect teacher in ten traits. (via @zite & @AaronBecker_32).
     
  • The greatest single factor in growing strong youth = caring relationships with trusted adults. Transforming schools to support youth begins with transforming adults.
     
  • One of my favorite recent interviews – A Dose of Leadership (audio) with Rich Rierson (@DoseOfLeader). Listen in!
     
  • The great leaders have always known that it isn't about them, but how they develop those around them. ~@smaxbrown (via @talentculture)
     
  • Servant Leadership in #military
     
  • The world's not slowing down…how to lead yourself and others through the turbulence by @flowjunkie. #Resiliency
     
  • What’s new in your world? Drop me an update on facebook, twitter, or LinkedIn!
     
  • If you want your children to be happy, spend more time teaching them joy by embodying it. ~@MarthaBeck
     
  • Happy 14th Birthday to my daughter, Erin! I’m off the next couple days with 7 teens to a WI waterpark to celebrate …before our family heads out on a multi-state adventure across this beautiful country.
     
  • Despite its reputation as lazy, summer can hit hard…
     
  • A gentle reminder of your power to recenter, frame demands as fun challenges, and celebrate the good.

Dr. Mollie’s Musings 5-2-13

May 2, 2013

May is National Mental Health Awareness Month.
 
Prejudice and negative perceptions create barriers to seeking help… what action will you take this month to help destigmatize mental health issues?
 
Need help with prevention, treatment or recovery issues related to mental illness or substance use disorders? Free, confidential 24/7 support at 1-800-662-4357 (HELP) by @samhsagov.
 
I joined @DovBaron’s Fully [...]

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Dr. Mollie’s Musings 4-19-13

April 19, 2013

Sending thoughts and prayers to Boston…and directly to your hurting hearts.

Came out of appointment on Monday to string of texts asking if we were there and OK (Boston is my husband’s favorite marathon to run – been there past couple years). Turned on news.

Heartbreaking. Reports of marathon runners crossing finish line and continuing to run [...]

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Dr. Mollie’s Musings 4-1-13

April 1, 2013

Following up Spring BREAK (lots of rest and fun) with periods of intense creation…that are fueling me big time.

Wondering how many times I’ll need reminders that in "not doing"…we often are "doing" much at a deep level.

While traveling alone with my daughter to Texas, I thought, "this one-on-one time is the BEST!" After returning home, [...]

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Dr. Mollie’s Musings 2-11-13

March 11, 2013

Caught @ABC2020 @RobinRoberts special on coming back from life threatening illness. Shining with resiliency, hope, faith, grace, and love. #MustSee
 
Want to change world? Resiliency matters most (by @AcumenFund via @ebrophy).
 
Our new Community Resiliency Project website still a work in progress, but I invite you to take a look at the work that has me in such [...]

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Dr. Mollie’s Musings 1-20-13

February 20, 2013

Have missed a couple big celebrations since we last connected.

Thought of our community on Valentine’s Day with gratitude for all the goodness you bring to my life.

Just to make sure you’re in the right room…some consultants believe that love has no place in business. I’m not one of those =)

“Your greatest path of influence is [...]

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Dr. Mollie’s Musings 1-23-13

January 24, 2013

Happy National Mentoring Month!
 
How will you celebrate? SO many opportunities…to reach out a helping hand and to thank your own mentors.
 
“The mentoring we receive isn't free. It's a gift/obligation that was meant to be passed along.” ~@MarkOOakes
 
Have been in head down mode developing Community Resiliency Project website.
 
I’m not doing the tech part…because I [...]

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Dr. Mollie’s Musings 1-10-13

January 10, 2013

Happy New Year from our home to yours!
 
I’ve spent much of the past few weeks immersed with loved ones, devouring books, praying, playing, and paying attention to the "little things" that bring me the greatest joy.
 
We also celebrated with both sides of our family, including hosting 50 people at our home Christmas Eve (doesn’t [...]

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Dr. Mollie’s Weekly Musings 12-20-12

December 21, 2012

Connecting with you this week from a place of deep grief in the wake of the Sandy Hook Elementary tragedy.

My son's photo of our first snow…captured our flag still flying half-mast for our brothers, sisters, and children in Newtown, CT.

Earlier that morning, a friend in Ireland shared this recent tragic loss of life.

Experienced both [...]

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