From Challenges To Change
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Gold in the Grind
I'm practicing nonstop for an upcoming speaking event. I've been walking around with notecards in the evening. And my daughter has thoughts on how well it’s (not) going. “Zombie eyes,” she said. Ouch. Nailed it?!?
Sparking Joy Through Kindness
Our team is gathering around a bingo board. Not for a regular game, but for 𝐊𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐁𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐨. At first, it looks simple: squares filled with thoughtful actions.
Spirits High and Standards Higher: Halloween at Quadel
At Quadel’s Phoenix office, we take compliance seriously ... 𝘢𝘯𝘥 costumes.
A Sip of Self-Awareness
That time I drank a stranger’s water on a flight …
Last flight of the day. East Coast → West Coast. Late enough to feel like a red eye.
Five Lessons in Lasting Leadership
Over the past decade, I’ve tracked the metrics, celebrated a bucket of Quadel firsts, and left plenty of “Katie footprints” along the way. But the milestones only tell part of the story.
Culture Is Built in the Moments You Don’t Plan
I was headed out for a work event when I walked into a surprise that made me do a double take … 𝐳𝐨𝐨𝐦 𝐢𝐧 ... my team was there wearing T-shirts with my face on them. Oh geez.
Building Solution Bridges
Podcasting has a unique way of expanding your perspective. 🎙️
I may not agree with everything a guest says but 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭’𝐬 𝐞𝐱𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐥𝐲 𝐰𝐡𝐲 𝐈 𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐧.
Why I Hit Record
Forbes recently highlighted our Quadel Forbes podcast and it let me reflect on 𝘸𝘩𝘺 I started five years ago.