Leadership 2 - Tricia Lott Williford

My Love to You, Chicago.

by Tricia Lott Williford | Aug 11, 2018 | Courage, Deep Sadness, Events, Leadership, TLW

A few months ago, I was invited to speak at Willow Creek, a megachurch in Chicago. I’ve long admired and loved Willow from afar, as a lot of the greatest leaders and most effective pastors I know have learned from the leaders on their stage. And there I was, on...

When “ish” is Enough

by Tricia Lott Williford | Jun 11, 2018 | All Boy, Leadership, Life As A Mom, Summerfest

I sent two boys off to summer camp this morning. One boy was locked and loaded, ready for every single thing about this adventure. The other boy was “ish.” “Ish” is the answer he has given me every time I have asked him if he’s ready,...

A Word to Graduates

by Tricia Lott Williford | May 10, 2018 | Leadership, You Can Do This

A few years ago, I was invited to speak at the continuation ceremony of a class of eighth graders, a special crew who had gotten their start in my kindergarten classroom. They’re all in college now, because continuations become graduations as time marches on. ...

Interruptions, Highlights, and a GREAT New Podcast

by Tricia Lott Williford | May 4, 2018 | Books, I Am Ridiculous, Leadership, My Family, Shameless Affirmation, TLW, Writing

Sometimes the internet keeps me in touch with you. And sometimes it’s a big interruption in our conversation. I understand we got interrupted. My email subscription has been down for a bit. A few months, actually. You may not have noticed, or you may have...

The Day Seth Godin Congratulated Me on Writing a Bestseller

by Tricia Lott Williford | Jun 24, 2017 | Books, Leadership, Once in a Lifetime, Think Like An Artist, You Can Do This

Bustling through the Denver International Airport, I followed Peter into the Tattered Cover to see if they carried You Can Do This. (It’s a joy to be married to one who champions my writings and believes, “yes, of course, we will see it in this bookstore....

Watch for Life’s Home Run Hitters

by Tricia Lott Williford | Jun 8, 2017 | Leadership, Life As A Mom, On My Mind

Tucker hit a home run last night. I nearly lost my voice and my mind, watching my player round the bases and slide right into home. Watching Peter coach him at third base, rounding his arm to signal our boy to run straight home. Go, go, go. I sure didn’t know...