Taking the first step

I remember watching McKenna take her first steps. Holding on to a table or chair and then, with encouragement from everyone around her, she stepped out on her own. The commitment was made and there was no turning back. After two steps, she fell mid-stride into the third step. It wasn't perfect, but it was good enough. Each fall led to stronger legs, greater confidence, and shouts of encouragement from everyone who witnessed her attempts.

In the same spirit, I am launching out with my first blog. My friend, Jean Ann, encouraged me to take what I like doing best - inspiring, motivating and educating - and turn it into a blog for the people I am most passionate about - the staff at Ward.

So here's the first step. I may fall mid-stride, but I am counting on you to encourage me. Your feedback will help me put one foot in front of the other and we can go down this path of growth together.

Your part of the journey is to:

• Interact - Share topics you find value in that can be used to inspire, motivate and educate.
• React - Give feedback so that each post will be more confident and sure-footed.
• Act - Put into action anything that you find worthwhile so that your own walk is stronger and takes you to a better place.
  
  Have I told you how much I appreciate you? I do.