Author Archive for: Chrissanne

Entries by Chrissanne

Whatever It Takes

It’s easy to point the finger. But what makes us stronger is taking responsibility for our role in the success (or lack thereof). If we’re stuck, how did we get […]

Who’s Driving?

On my 30th birthday, I was still shadow-boxing, battling to discover the answer to the question, “Why am I here?” I thought I was born to be a mother, and […]

Skin in the Game

Why Emotional Labor isn’t Optional We like the sidelines. The gray area. The safe zone. The periphery. I used to like all of those things too. But there was something about […]

Get Over Yourself!

Great advice from a local restaurant owner We (my local business network) had a meeting of the minds a few years ago. We had a lively discussion about how local […]

Re-discovering Passion

Tonight, I had an incredible opportunity to attend a fundraising dinner for a local non-profit which is a community of believers, walking with the homeless.  Gospel, Inc is a grassroots […]

The Heart of the Matter

Relationships are the Root of Success Thriving communities give off a special kind of vibe. There’s an energy and a dynamic that spreads in the smiles, actions, and connections that are […]

Tuning out the Critics?

Make Sure it’s Not a Cop Out “Don’t worry what other people think — you can’t make everyone happy,” has been common advice I have received in my life. Admittedly, I am a […]

Something I’ve Never Seen

Bringing Different Perspectives Together for the Greater Good How we look at the world will never be complete. Individuals can only see a fragmented view, based on a very limited scope […]