When we embark on a journey in unexplored territory, it is helpful to have guidance along the way. Today, we’ll consider leaving a trail of breadcrumbs! Do you remember the German fairy tale of Hansel and Gretel? They were one step ahead of their parents, leaving a trail of breadcrumbs (in their case pebbles!) leading […]

Phishing – growing up, I thought of fishing in a pond or for a compliment! No, while this phishing pronounced the same – this phishing is after our data, our information and identities. Digital assets, data privacy and protection – this is all up my alley. Time for a confession, these phishing schemes are becoming […]

Watching from afar how the levee broke in Davenport, Iowa this week was personal – I grew up across the bridge in Moline, Illinois. My dad was born in Davenport. The “East Village” in Davenport is “hip” with shops and restaurants lining the streets. The Mississippi River couldn’t be contained this time – and boom, […]

Legacy, is a term we hear a lot. A quote from Maya Angelou sums it up beautifully for me. “I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel. “ Connecting with people is something I’ve enjoyed all my life. Keeping in touch with friends is […]

I learned an important lesson this week about policy deductibles! Driving on the freeway, I jumped in my seat. A loud “Clack” hit my windshield while driving 65 mph. As my heart rate returned to normal, I saw the point of impact up near the rear view mirror. A line was growing down the windshield […]