Leadership - Tricia Lott Williford

“… but I don’t know what to say.”

by Tricia Lott Williford | Jun 5, 2020 | Courage, Deep Sadness, Leadership, Parenting

When my family goes away for a bit, things fall to pieces. When we got on the cruise ship in March, it was still safe to travel. When we got off the ship, the pandemic had hit, and we barely made it home. Everything had changed. Schools were closing, small...

A Time to Disobey

by Tricia Lott Williford | Jan 20, 2020 | Courage, Leadership

“This is one of my favorite days,” he said. He’s the principal of my sons’ middle school, and he was hosting the Honor Roll Assembly. Each student would receive a public affirmation, a firm handshake, and a certificate. We parents are the lucky...

French Toast, Ice Cream, and Real Men

by Tricia Lott Williford | Jun 17, 2019 | Holidays, Leadership, My Family, Parenting

Nine Things I Learned from My Dad: 1. If you’re going to get in trouble at school, let it be for talking too much to all of your many friends. Sociable is not a bad thing. 2. When putting together an outfit, choose the least noticeable color in the busier item,...

Sam the Friendship Dog

by Tricia Lott Williford | May 9, 2019 | Courage, Deep Sadness, Friends, Leadership, My Family, Peter

“Is he a police dog?” “No, he’s a friendship dog.” “Why is he here?” “We brought him to your school to see if anybody would like to pet him. Maybe somebody needs a friend today.” “I do. I need a friend.” “Then Sam is here to see you.” We brought our pal Sam to some...

Confidence Lessons

by Tricia Lott Williford | Nov 7, 2018 | Every Confidence, Leadership, My Mom, On My Mind, Quotables

My father used to give this advice to my sister and me as we were preparing to go out on a date. “Turn. Let me see you,” he would say approvingly. “You look beautiful.” Then he would add the words he always said before we went out–words...

Rites of Passage: Cop, Coach, Consultant

by Tricia Lott Williford | Sep 10, 2018 | All Boy, Courage, Leadership, Life As A Mom, My Family, On My Mind, Parenting, Tuck

This morning, my oldest boy turned thirteen, and my younger boy boarded the bus for three days at Outdoor Ed. I mean, I’m the mom who celebrates all the milestones and every little step toward independence, but even I have to say… it was a lot for one day. I...