Q Rodgey: The Gratitude Edition—My Wylie RSE Family
March 12, 2026
This month I find myself especially grateful for my Wylie RSE family. Being part of this wonderful group of retired educators has become such a meaningful part of my life. I joined Wylie RSE in the fall right after I retired in 2022. At the time, both the president and the first vice president were
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The CEO Hour: Why Every Business Owner Needs One
March 12, 2026
Many small business owners spend their days answering emails, handling clients, posting on social media, and putting out fires. On any given day you might also be managing invoices, updating your website, or juggling administrative tasks. While these activities keep the business running, they rarely leave space for something just as important: thinking strategically about where
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Q Rodgey: The Gratitude Edition—Tammy Schaefer & the Sparks That Help Us Begin
February 10, 2026
This Grateful Edition feels especially close to my heart. During one of our VA Q&A sessions, my friend and fellow VA, Tammy Schaefer, shared how she had been using the FlyLady approach to bring more structure and calm into her life and home. She also mentioned that she had created a custom ChatGPT using FlyLady-inspired techniques to
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When Your Business Is Growing, Something Has to Give—Make Sure It’s Not You
February 10, 2026
Growth is often celebrated as the goal. More clients. More opportunities. More momentum. While growth is a good thing, it does not always feel light or energizing in the moment. Sometimes growth looks like a calendar that fills faster than expected. An inbox that never quite clears. Tasks that spill into evenings or weekends because there
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Q Rodgey: The Gratitude Edition—Beverly
January 13, 2026
As we begin a new year, gratitude feels especially meaningful. January is a time to reflect on the people who helped shape our paths, believed in us early on, and continued to invest in us along the way. This month, my gratitude is centered on someone who has had a lasting impact on both my personal and
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Alignment Before Action
January 13, 2026
January often brings an unspoken pressure to reset everything at once in our businesses. New goals, fresh plans, and full calendars can quickly shift excitement into overwhelm. Alignment offers a steadier way to begin the year. Instead of adding more tasks or commitments, it encourages intentional choices that support both productivity and peace of mind. Starting
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Q Rodgey: The Gratitude Edition—My VA Family
December 18, 2025
December is a natural time to pause and reflect, especially on the people who made the journey possible. No business grows in isolation, and this season invites us to acknowledge the relationships, trust, and support that carried us through the year and helped shape what came next. This month, I am deeply grateful for my
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The Pause Before the Plan
December 18, 2025
As we move through December, there is a natural pull to pause before jumping ahead. The end of the year invites reflection, appreciation, and a moment to breathe before planning what comes next. In business, it can be tempting to rush straight into goal setting, but taking time to acknowledge the journey behind you creates
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Q Rodgey: The Gratitude Edition – Family
November 20, 2025
As we continue this season of reflection, I am focusing this month on something that means the world to me: my family. I am grateful for my husband, my children, my parents, and my in-laws. The time we spend together fills me with so much joy, and I am thankful for the love, encouragement, and
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Finding Calm in the Holiday Chaos
November 20, 2025
As the year winds down, it is easy to get caught up in the busyness of the season, checking off lists, meeting deadlines, and preparing for the holidays ahead. The holidays can be a wonderful time of connection, reflection, and gratitude, but they can also bring moments of stress, exhaustion, or even a touch of
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