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September 26, 2023 - 2 min readHow to Navigate Change
“The secret of change is to focus all of your energy not on fighting the old, but on building the new.” – Socrates Heraclitus, a Greek philosopher, is quoted as saying “change is the only constant in life.” This phrase remains true, especially since 2020. In recent…
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August 30, 2023 - 2 min readHow to Support the “Sandwich Generation”
“The closest thing to being cared for is to care for someone else.” – Carson McCullers In recent months, I have been going through a personal journey with my mom being diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer’s. My mom lives in a different state, so I’ve been trying to help where…
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July 31, 2023 - 3 min readTaking a Vacation is Essential for Both Your Productivity and Your Well-Being
“Almost everything will work if you unplug it for a few minutes…including you.” – Anne Lamott Tis the season for vacations…. or is it? It’s common for professionals to utilize the summer for a much-needed break, but how many are really taking time off? And for those taking time off,…
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June 28, 2023 - 3 min readHonoring Pride Month and the LGBTQ+ Community Year-Round
“People cling to these firm ideas (about gender) because it makes people feel safe. But if we could just celebrate all the wonderful complexities of people, the world would be such a better place.” – Elliot Page As June comes to an end, we would like to share the history…
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May 30, 2023 - 2 min readHow to Lead Your Peers
“Leaders become great, not because of their power, but because of their ability to empower others.” – John C. Maxwell As a professional, being promoted is a natural progression and something many aspire to do. However, often when being promoted, you may be asked to lead your peers,…
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April 26, 2023 - 2 min readBuilding Trust and Connection within your Organization
“There are three qualities a leader must exemplify to build trust: competence, connection, and character.” – John C. Maxwell With employees returning to the office and a recession on the rise, we have heard trust and connection are a struggle in many organizations. Employee disconnection is one of the main…
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March 28, 2023 - 2 min readAre you a lonely leader?
“Loneliness is a required course for leadership.” – Elisabeth Elliot You often hear the phrase “it’s lonely at the top” when describing leadership roles, but what does that mean and why does it matter? According to Merriam-Webster, lonely is being without company, cut off from others.
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February 28, 2023 - 3 min readLeading Through Burnout
“Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes…including you.” – Anne Lamott As we recover from the effects of COVID, in the workforce, the word “burnout” continues to be discussed as one of the leading struggles among professionals. In the US alone, burnout is a recognized medical…
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January 24, 2023 - 2 min readEmbracing Failure
“Failure is not the opposite of success; it’s part of success.” – Arianna Huffington Just hearing the word “fail” can be triggering. It sounds so final and for many of us, brings back a wave of emotion to times when we felt defeated. But what if I told you that in…