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Blog Link Love – Part I
The inspiration for a lot of what you read on this blog comes from that which inspires me. Books, nature, friends and family, experiences, art, and music all inspire me and my writings… one of the often overlooked influences on me and my writing are many of other blogs that I frequent and follow.
This write up features, in no particular order, 5 blogs that I frequent along with a breif author profile and why I feel compelled to follow them. Watch for more blog love posts and, by all means, leave a comment with your blog link… I follow up on all comments and my visitors often follow these links as well.
Conscious Dynamics
Tanya Hay Ziegler is a certified life coach and writes regularly at her site, Conscious Dynamics Directional Coaching. Tanya’s posts have often inspired me to take action towards achieving goals in my life. Her practical and no nonsense approach to coaching empowers her clients. Tanya offers free coaching sessions to prospective clients and an informative newletter (T’s Tidbits). Engage Tanya by leaving a comment… you will love her energy and enthusiasm. You can follow Tanya on Twitter at http://twitter.com/NRGCoachT.
Jungle of Life
If there’s one thing I have learned about Lance, the owner of Jungle of Life, it’s that we seem to have a whole lot in common. I have written that recognition and acknowledgement of life’s challenges, real or perceived, is the first step in overcoming them. Join Lance on life’s journey as we discover more about ourselves and tame the jungle we call life… and overcome those challenges. Watch for Lance’s “Sunday Thought of the Day” every week and participate in active comments and discussion. You may follow Lance on Twitter at http://twitter.com/Lance02.
Joyful Days
One blog I just recently started following is Joyful Days by Daphne. Daphne’s posts contain practical, useful information and insight pertaining to finding happiness and abundance through personal development. I love the organization and the presentation of information at Joyful Days… just click “START”!
You may follow Daphne on Twitter at http://twitter.com/JoyfulDays.
The Authentic Me
One of the first blogs I really started following on a regular basis was The Authentic Me by Andrew Thorn. Andrew founded Telios Corp, a leadership development firm focused on using assessment, training and coaching to accelerate individual, team and organizational growth. Andrew posts daily and always provides the reader with a practical and informative read. You may follow Andrew on Twitter at http://twitter.com/andrewthorn.
Making Strategic Sense
Along with personal development, professional development, including acquiring the tools necessary to excel in business and raising the bar of service delivery, is something of great interest to me. Making Strategic Sense, by Patti Dragland, provides the insight and information necessary to empower you to take action in leadership and customer service. You may follow Patti on Twitter at http://twitter.com/strategicsense.
So, take a look and read a few posts. I hope you find as much value in the information provided as I do… and don’t forget to LEAVE A COMMENT with your blog link!
Sincerely,
Darren Sproat
I just started blogging, but find that it’s cathartic. Blogging about the process of designing and not just what I’ve made is important to me. I design because I need to and I hope that the love and passion that goes in to each piece is felt by the owner.
Dawn Lawrence Floen´s last blog ..Among the Kelp Necklace & Bracelet
Dawn,
Thanks for dropping in and leaving a comment. One of my sayings in life is to “energize your passion” and I can tell you that if you are passionate about what you do, then those around you – your customers, your friends, your family – will feel it.
I am going to check out your site…
Thanks again for stopping by and don’t hesitate to return!
Darren Sproat
Darren Sproat´s last blog ..Pay it Forward?
Hi Darren,
Wow, I’m deeply honored by your awesome words here today! Thank you, my friend, for being such a bright and shining light in this world. And I’ve just checked out some of the new links to me that you’ve listed here, and found some wonderful new writers to me…way cool!
Lance´s last blog ..Where Is This Journey Taking Me?
That’s really what it’s all about for me… connecting the world and making it a better place. It is blogs like yours that help keep that light shining! Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment.
Darren
Darren,
Like Lance, I feel deeply honoured and am glad that you find Joyful Days worth recommending to your friends.
Love the title of your blog – Keeping It Real is something I try to do too, instead of getting carried away by the fluffy personal development stuff.
Daphne @ Joyful Days´s last blog ..How to Give SMART Encouragement
Daphne,
I found your blog through Lance’s blog and found it to be very practical and useful from the first page I landed at through all the information I read.
Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment… I intend to keep following your blog and will comment when something strikes me
Regards,
Darren Sproat
Darren,
What a thought-filled and considerate note for all of us above. I am sure I speak for others when I say there are days when one wonders if they are blogging for the sake of blogging, and then we recieve kind words such as yours that reminds us why we blog! Thank you for the kind words and for sharing some new reads with me. I am excited to dig in this weekend and have a good read from the links above. Keep on being that shining light you are!
Patti
Patti´s last blog ..Giving Customer Service STARTS with Caring About The Customer
Hey Patti,
I am glad you are going to be checking out some of the new reads I listed. As for your site, I first came across it after connecting on LinkedIn I think… not sure if I am recalling correctly but, nonetheless, I find your no nonsense approach to customer service very useful. Thanks for the wonderful information and thanks for stopping by to leave a comment.
Regards,
Darren Sproat
i love discovering new blogs! Thanks!
jen´s last blog ..john hughes, generation x icon and director of the breakfast club, dead at 59
You’re welcome, Jen. There’s about 100 that I follow on a regular basis so this post is the first in a series that I will likely post bi-weekly. Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment…
Regards,
Darren Sproat
Thanks for introducing me to three new blogs. Isn’t this a great way to pay it forward.
Patricia – Spiritual Journey Of A Lightworker´s last blog ..Happy Birthday Daniel
It certainly is, Patricia. Thanks once again for dropping in and leaving a comment.
Darren
Wow! What an honour to be showcased on your site – thank you for the incredible compliment!
You’ve also introduced me to some amazing new reading. These blogs are inspiring and powerful!
As always, you bring energy and inspiration into my life in so many ways!
Thanks again, D!
Coach Tanya
Tanya Hay Ziegler´s last blog ..My birthday gifts!!
Tanya,
The honour is mine. The sites I showcase in this, and future blog link posts, will be those that truly add value to what I am doing on a day to day basis… be it career coaching and mentoring or empowering someone to see the next steps in achieving that next big goal. They are sites that I believe will also provide inspiration and/or motivation, or be of interest to my readers.
Thanks for stopping by and thanks for leaving the comment… I am looking forward to your next post.
D
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Hi Darren – thanks for the links! Fun to meet cool new people.
Dani Webb´s last blog ..Eighteen Days
Hi Dani,
Thanks for stopping by and taking the time to leave a comment. Stay tuned for Blog Link Love II coming soon…
Regards,
Darren