Positive post Sunday, September 20, 2020- Week 187. We are clearly living in unprecedented times with significant challenges both locally and globally. A few visible examples include the CV-19 pandemic, social justice concerns and the national election. These issues, accompanied by the many other complexities in our lives, have created much stress and anxiety and,…
Positive post Sunday, September 13, 2020- Week 186. I’ve been blessed to serve on several nonprofit Boards over the years and although each experience has been unique, rewarding and fulfilling, some stand out more than others. One example that comes to mind is my service on the Board of Directors of Goodwill Southern California. Our…
Positive post Sunday, September 6, 2020- Week 185. Earlier this week I was doing my usual reading and research preparing to write this week’s PPS and the following quote I posted in 2010 popped up on my Facebook page: “I Believe that if the shepherd doesn’t stop trying or give up hope and the other…
Positive post Sunday, August 30, 2020- Week 184. On June 7th, I wrote about leadership during a crisis, noting that I have had the privilege of working with many excellent leaders during our fight against COVID-19. This week I was planning to write about the traits of strong and successful leaders, whether during a crisis…
Positive post Sunday, August 23, 2020- Week 183. This week’s Positive Post Sunday was made easy by Robert Glazer Founder & CEO, Acceleration Partners. Back on June 14, 2020, my week 173 PPS was about families making the best of staying at home during the pandemic. Since I’ve been working from home since March, I’ve…
Positive post Sunday, August 16, 2020- Week 182. Attention all Cyclists! Hold the date, December 31st from 8am until around 1pm. As many of my cycling buddies know, we have a tradition called our “Birthday Ride” where we ride our age on our birthdays. Well, this year is the big 60 for me and I…
Positive post Sunday, August 9, 2020- Week 181. I’m dedicating this Positive Post to my wife, RUSD School Board member Michele Rendler. On October 24th of last year, Michele was blessed to achieve one of her longtime goals of serving on the School Board. Although she was appointed and sworn in to complete a term…
Positive post Sunday, August 2, 2020- Week 180. Have you ever felt like your life is a tug of war? Or, like the line in Desert Rose Band’s song One Step Forward, “one step forward two steps back, nobody gets too far like that”. Or, like I’ve felt many times when cycling, will this hill…
Positive post Sunday, July 26, 2020- Week 179. Today’s PPS is as they say a “no brainer”, we’re celebrating my dad’s 85th Birthday! A letter to my father Ken Rendler Dad, Happy 85th Birthday, a milestone not only for you but for our entire family. I thank the good Lord every day for…
Positive post Sunday, July 19, 2020- Week 178. Stress has always been a challenge for many and a lifelong struggle for some, and with the current pandemic this has only been amplified. The good news is that there are ways to cope with stress and, according to digital anthropologist Rahaf Harfoush, through proper recovery time…