POWER

"The Power of God leads us to intentional inconvenience. It is strength under control that places the needs of others before its own."Lori Riner, Inspirational Intelligence Power is represented by a picture of the sun. We can’t touch the sun but we feel it. Sunlight is required for healthy plant growth. It provides energy vital … Continue reading POWER

SIGNIFICANT BEAUTY

“There is a beauty to the good use of a life, and to the acknowledgment that everything you have and do has a Kingdom purpose.”    Sara Groves There are poignant times in history when the pain and suffering of existence collide with the unspeakable beauty of art. Moments when artists bear the weight of … Continue reading SIGNIFICANT BEAUTY

PURPOSE

"Purpose is the place where our thoughts become actions and our dreams become reality."Lori Riner, Inspirational Intelligence Purpose can be represented by a picture of a tree. A tree gives nourishment through the fruit it produces. It is home to birds and other animals, providing places of safety, shelter, and refuge. And by its very … Continue reading PURPOSE

PURITY

“Pain removes the veil; it plants the flag of truth within the forces of a rebel soul.”C.S. Lewis  Purity, like the roots of a plant, addresses what’s under the surface, the motivations of the heart. Are our motives and our hearts pure? If its roots are rotten, a tree will only look good for so long. In … Continue reading PURITY

PERSPECTIVE

"A wrong perspective can keep us stuck, holding us back from moving into our potential and fulfilling our purpose."Lori Riner, Inspirational Intelligence Proper perspective brings us to the place where we trust God and others with who we are and frees us to be our authentic selves. Heliotropism is the tendency of plants to turn … Continue reading PERSPECTIVE

PASSION

"God uses the unique hopes, dreams, and passions He has placed within each of us to communicate His love to the world." Lori Riner, Inspirational Intelligence Like chlorophyll within a plant, passion is the color of our lives. God uses color to communicate through creation. Warning, protection, promise, and beauty are all expressed through color. From the … Continue reading PASSION

ART & SCIENCE- INSPIRATION

My journey as an artist, educator, entrepreneur, and executive leadership coach has shaped and informed my desire and passion to learn all I can about inspiration and the effects of its application. I have worked with clients, heard their stories, and experienced the powerful results of living inspirationally with a heightened sense of intentionality and … Continue reading ART & SCIENCE- INSPIRATION

HEROES

“A leader is one who knows the way, shows the way, and goes the way.”John Maxwell As we prepare to enter a new year, change is at the forefront of my mind. Life is about change, whether we are prepared for it or not. The most effective leaders are prepared. They study change, respect it, … Continue reading HEROES

INSPIRATIONAL LEADERSHIP & CULTURE

"Inspiration along with motivation, enthusiasm, and interest is a catalyst for action that leads to change."Lori Riner, Inspirational Intelligence Inspirational Intelligence is key in developing leadership. We continue to see support for a shift in the workplace towards a more self-driven leadership focus, especially as jobs continue to be reshaped and redefined by emerging technology and … Continue reading INSPIRATIONAL LEADERSHIP & CULTURE

COMMUNICATING THROUGH CHANGE

During times of challenge, change, or transition, communication is key. The higher the stakes, the more challenging it feels to effectively and intentionally communicate your message to others. Especially as it relates to expressing what “I believe to be true.” During times of change we are often pressed to communicate more quickly and effectively. Managing … Continue reading COMMUNICATING THROUGH CHANGE