amber halvorson

Faith

amberhalvorson — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 02:42:39 +0000

Someone once said ‘the more I learn, the less I know.’ The more I learn, the more I seem to wonder. Whether I’m learning, wondering, dreaming or seeking, I’ve learned the path starts with faith. It takes faith to do … Continue reading →

Another Visit to the House of Angels

amberhalvorson — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 21:00:26 +0000

Another successful year partnering with the Phoenix Police Department in support of Hacienda de Los Angeles. Over 20 police vehicles with their lights on, a small bus filled with gifts and a blue Santa made their way through South Phoenix … Continue reading →

Wine at Noon

amberhalvorson — Thu, 22 Nov 2012 02:06:09 +0000

Today, I woke up a little out of sorts. The first two days of my vacation I was able to fill with my to-do list items that are continually snubbed by the endless demands I place on my time and … Continue reading →

Waging War on the Odds

amberhalvorson — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 15:13:17 +0000

What do you do when you’re against the odds, or you find yourself in a fight with Goliath? Life is simply a collection of moments; those we find ourselves in, ones we look back on and the momentous few we … Continue reading →

Howard Cooper, a class act

amberhalvorson — Sun, 09 Sep 2012 16:09:48 +0000

Most business owners show their gratitude for the employees at the beginning of a business, rarely is it so prevalent in the end. The irony is the only reason business get to sale, or any success, is because of the … Continue reading →

This Column Is Not Sponsored by Anyone – NYTimes.com

amberhalvorson — Sun, 13 May 2012 16:10:37 +0000

When we come together for common good we are reminded of who we are as people; and the lines separating us by social, financial and educational class become transparent. A poignant article by Thomas Friedman on what happens when marketing … Continue reading →

It’s Going to Take a lot More than Good Intentions

amberhalvorson — Tue, 08 May 2012 18:50:04 +0000

The realities of Social Entrepreneurship, from an article written by Max Marmer: “While Social Entrepreneurship is promising, its impact has been limited to date as its solutions are rarely devised with scalability and true economic sustainability in mind. Furthermore, while … Continue reading →

“I’d rather die than use a wheelchair.”

amberhalvorson — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 17:29:38 +0000

That’s what he said. Shortly thereafter though, extensive periods of walking left him winded, and he had to use one when he got tired. “I’ll be alright as long as I don’t have to use it all the time.” His … Continue reading →

turning point

amberhalvorson — Sat, 07 Apr 2012 18:54:57 +0000

There’s only one way to go from here. Sometimes you have to be kicked when you’re down to realize either you’re going to make a move, or accept the continuum of stagnant air around you. It’s up to us to … Continue reading →

The First Follower Transforms the Lone Nut into a Leader

amberhalvorson — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 17:46:19 +0000

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=fW8amMCVAJQ

Priceless leadership lessons in this video.

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