ALC - IOL

It was the first cold night in the Fall of 2009 and my family wanted a fire. We did everything as usual, stacked the wood, put paper underneath, opened the chimney flue...

I know listening doesn't seem like the flashiest tool in our toolbox for building relationships. I think we'd much rather talk about our experiences, give advice, tell...

Most of us have heard the popular adage, “the grass is greener on the other side.” It’s used to describe the idea that something else, something that you don’t have, be...

Since I was a little boy, I have often allowed my feelings to be the main driver for my actions. I remember once in elementary school during recess when my feelings...

Sometimes, when I snap at my husband, which happens more than I wish, I notice I'm not snapping at him. I see that I'm snapping at myself instead, the critical voice...

The Dependent Social Style: Are you a 1, 2, or 6 on the Enneagram?

If you have been told that you are sometimes quiet in social situations and bold and outgoing in...

My family and I recently toured Washington DC. We saw some amazing things like the Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, The White House, United States Capital,...

The Withdrawing Social Style: Are you a 4, 5, or 9 on the Enneagram?

If you have been told that you are sometimes quiet, that it's hard to tellwhat you are thinking...

It's Time to Learn Your Number

The Aggressive Social Style: Are you a 3,7, or 8 on the Enneagram?

If you have been told that you have a strong personality, that...

Life teaches you a lot of lessons through successes and failures. It’s all a choice if you learn from those situations. Our desire at IOL is to help all leaders grow...