by Sandy Stosz | Dec 13, 2025 | Blog
In today’s divided and combative society, there seems to be a dearth of humility. There’s a “win at all costs” mentality that in the short term rewards those who put themselves and their own interests ahead of all others. In such a climate, humbleness can be mistaken...
by Sandy Stosz | Nov 28, 2025 | Blog
Thanksgiving is my favorite day of the year. Sandwiched between two commercialized holidays, Halloween and Christmas, Thanksgiving is refreshingly simple. It’s about getting together with family and friends, and it’s a time to be grateful. I count my blessings every...
by Sandy Stosz | Nov 14, 2025 | Blog
This past Tuesday, I was honored to deliver the address for a local Veterans Day observance. For just the second time since retiring from the US Coast Guard over seven years ago, I donned my uniform. I stood a little taller! It was a poignant reminder of what...
by Sandy Stosz | Oct 31, 2025 | Blog
I don’t know about you, but I’ll admit to doing many things out of a sense of obligation. That sets the tone for all manner of feelings from stress to resentment to “what will this do for me?” Wouldn’t it be better to act out of gratitude, not obligation? I know,...
by Sandy Stosz | Oct 17, 2025 | Blog
Leading with Character: Let it Go Last week I blogged about how to reduce stress by “going for good enough” in most day-to-day activities versus always striving for perfection. That message resonated and the positive feedback encouraged me to continue the theme. So,...
by Sandy Stosz | Oct 4, 2025 | Blog
Lately, I’m blogging a lot about coping with the challenges and stress of living through turbulent times. On top of everything else, as I write this on October 1st, the US government is officially shut down. What a huge disruption! People who want to be at work are...
