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Change is Always Present
Recently a friend said, "As long as we're alive, we can change." She had just chosen to make some huge changes, against all odds, in her life. I was struck by the simple yet overwhelming power of her words. She is so right. We will never stop changing. If we want to...
Living Your Purpose
Out of our pain, our purpose is born. I’ve used that phase each time I’ve had the opportunity to speak in the last ten years. It speaks of redemption to me. In the midst of pain, it’s difficult to see or feel anything except for pain. As you find relief from your past...
Free Indeed
The word “free” is music to my ears. Every time I say it, I can feel freedom flowing from the top of my head to the soles of my feet. Each time I sign “free indeed” inside another copy of my business memoir, Twist of Faith, I breathe a prayer of thanks. And I smile....
Love Never Dies
Love is a powerful force that originates with God - who was and is and always will be. Since love is found in the one who created us then there is no end to it.Love is a life-giving and powerful force that cannot be extinguished! The seeds of love will always bear...
Integrity Is Built Daily
Most of us want quick results. We live in a world that is full of instant results. We've become so used to getting things so quickly, that we forget changing our habits and character takes time.But still, we wish we could instantly be more mature, more gentle,...
Learning From Grief
Grief can be like drowning in the ocean. All you can think about is whether or not you will survive. And if I do survive, how will this loss impact my life? When you're in the middle of grief, it feels like you're stuck in a dark tunnel without a light at the other...
Giving Versus Taking
I heard someone say one time, "Takers never have enough but givers always have plenty." Based on my own life, I have to agree. Giving has always been a primary purpose in my life and business. I believe that "we give, to get, to give again." What does that mean?...
Peace Within
Peace within creates a presence you carry. When we are in a constant struggle within our mind and heart, our presence carries with it a countenance of sadness, depression, or anger. The struggles that are causing a disruption in your peace, making your mind race and...
Trusting In What You Can’t See
Trust is the foundation of any healthy relationship. Without trust, there is nothing to build upon. In business, in marriage, and in any relationship trust is a must. We often reassure each other by saying, “just trust me.” It’s our way of communicating that we are...
Fame, Faith, & Effectiveness
Mother Teresa may be one of the most effective people of our lifetime. She would know what it means to be faithful. Her mission in life was to care for the most impoverished children of India, and that’s exactly what she did until she died at the age of 87. For those...
Purpose Is The Greatest Treasure
We all look for treasures. Sometimes it’s as small as a piece of jewelry, a letter written by someone we love, or a family heirloom that’s been lost over time. A treasure is something that is very significant to us. We look for the treasure because we believe if we...
Surrender Leaves You Speechless
My experience with surrender in the last few years has truly left me “speechless”. In December of 2013, we moved away from all of our familiar surroundings, family, and friends in Lancaster County, PA. In many ways, our move to Texas felt like a death of sorts. I know...
Overcome yourself and you can overcome any obstacle.
Overcome and Lead recounts the powerful stories and essential lessons learned from Anne Beiler’s time as the founder of Auntie Anne’s® Pretzels, the world’s largest pretzel franchise. With no capital, no formal education, and no business plan, Anne launched Auntie Anne’s after a series of tragic life events left her broken traumatized, and in a deep depression. As Anne and her team grew the company, she also grew herself personally and professionally. Learning to overcome her greatest obstacle – herself – is what she calls, her greatest success. And now, she’s sharing the leadership lessons and principles she learned to help you move from feeling overwhelmed and inadequate to empowered and confident.