From the Treehouse

“To Infinity and Beyond!”

Posted April 17, 2012 by AMCA & filed under Ann McGee-Cooper, Duane Trammell, From the Treehouse, Strategic Planning, Team Advance, Toy Story.

Duane Trammell, Ann McGee-Cooper, & AMCA Team For some, the words “Strategic Planning” conjure up images of long meetings with unending PowerPoint slides of target markets and goal setting. Six weeks ago as AMCA Partners contemplated the next five years of services, we wanted to do something different. So enter the movie Toy Story. Partners… Read more »

The Power of Intention

Posted April 9, 2012 by AMCA & filed under Ann McGee-Cooper, Breast Cancer, Cancer, From the Treehouse, Healing, Power of Intention.

By Ann McGee-Cooper One of the fascinating things I am learning from my wellness journey healing from breast cancer is the power of intention. I learned as I approached mastectomy surgery and again going through chemo therapy that my intention made a huge difference. If I relaxed my body and mind and created a clear… Read more »

Forgiveness at Work: Stories of the Power, Possibilities and Practices of Forgiveness in the Workplace

Posted March 26, 2012 by AMCA & filed under Ann McGee-Cooper, Book Review, Deborah Welch, Forgiveness, From the Treehouse.

by Deborah Welch, PhD Book Review by Ann McGee-Cooper How much of your life and mine has been wasted due to the drain of fear, unhealthy judgment and the emotional grid lock this causes? Teacher, executive coach, author and counselor, Deborah Welch unlocks this destructive puzzle in a powerful and inspiring new E-book, Forgiveness at… Read more »

Cancer Bloopers: PG 13 Rating

Posted March 20, 2012 by AMCA & filed under Ann McGee-Cooper, Breast Cancer, Cancer, From the Treehouse, humor.

By Ann McGee-Cooper From time to time in the past nine months, I have shared pieces of my breast cancer journey. It has brought many challenges, lessons, and blessings. I have chosen to keep a sense of humor, adjusting to each new challenge. So as a final blog, here is the funny side of… Read more »

Servant Leadership in Motion at Coppell Police Department

Posted March 12, 2012 by AMCA & filed under Andrea Tristan, Coppell Police Department, From the Treehouse, servant leadership, SLLC.

by Andrea Tristan Police officers may be one of the most obvious examples of servant-leaders. Those that are often most successful are those who come with a true desire to serve, protect, and care for others and not simply for the prestige and power that comes with wearing a badge or carrying a gun…. Read more »

Positive Mental Imagery Success!

Posted February 27, 2012 by AMCA & filed under From the Treehouse.

Ann McGee-Cooper and Melissa Garrison Melissa Garrison, who has been a participant in our servant leadership development for the past year, sent an inspiring story about how she applied one of the skills to a recent parenting challenge. If you are not familiar with Positive Mental Imagery, it simply means to relax, clear your… Read more »

Review of Sanjaygawa and the Yak Whisperer: A Unique Path to Servant Leadership

Posted February 3, 2012 by AMCA & filed under From the Treehouse.

By Andrea Tristan Sanjaygawa and The Yak Whisperer by Rebecca Nordeman is a beautifully written, warm and inviting story of hope, love, and peace. This story teaches an extraordinarily valuable lesson that will allow children (and adults!) to ask questions and ultimately feel empowered to create change in the world at any age. Being very… Read more »

The Courage to Break Tradition and Deliver an Authentic Message of Deep Appreciation: A Story of Servant Leadership!

Posted January 16, 2012 by AMCA & filed under Ann McGee-Cooper, Cancer, From the Treehouse, Infusion, Medical Center, Nurse Tammy, servant leadership.

by Ann McGee-Cooper, 12.19.11 This morning, Larry, my husband, went with me for my third infusion of chemotherapy. Tammy Johnson was the nurse and after observing how skillfully she did every aspect of her work, Larry decided to tip her. She was especially skillful inserting the infusion needle and finding the vein. Previously another nurse… Read more »

Gifts of This Journey Healing From Cancer: Uncovering My Sacred Essence

Posted January 3, 2012 by AMCA & filed under From the Treehouse.

By Ann McGee-Cooper (to VSLLC 2) I am glad to share this very intimate journey that is unfolding within me as I continue to work with my wellness team of healers to completely recover from cancer. I think of it much like peeling an onion. There seem to be layers of discovery as I let… Read more »

Maturing as a Coach and Servant Leader

Posted December 20, 2011 by AMCA & filed under Ann McGee-Cooper, From the Treehouse, peer-coaching, servant leadership.

By Ann McGee-Cooper Our fragile egos and insecurities get in the way of healthy growth making it hard to give or receive constructive feedback. “I won’t say anything bad about you if you won’t say anything bad about me,” becomes an unspoken agreement. Yet in the absence of honest, respectful feedback we stay stuck,… Read more »