From Challenges To Change
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Let Go of Old Fears
What does a flight, a fortune teller, and a lesson have in common?
As we were descending into Charlotte, a quiet man seated next to me unexpectedly shared, โ๐๐ฎ ๐ข๐ค๐ข ๐ค๐ฃ๐๐ ๐ซ๐๐จ๐๐ฉ๐๐ ๐ ๐๐ค๐ง๐ฉ๐ช๐ฃ๐ ๐ฉ๐๐ก๐ก๐๐ง ๐ฌ๐๐ค ๐ฅ๐ง๐๐๐๐๐ฉ๐๐ ๐ฉ๐๐๐ฉ ๐ค๐ฃ๐ ๐ค๐ ๐๐๐ง ๐ฉ๐๐ง๐๐ ๐จ๐ค๐ฃ๐จ ๐ฌ๐ค๐ช๐ก๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐ฃ ๐ ๐ฅ๐ก๐๐ฃ๐ ๐๐ง๐๐จ๐.โ
Is Your Organization Creativity-Friendly?
A lot of organizations claim to value creativity, but there's a difference between saying it and actually supporting it.
How can you tell which is which?
4:15 AM Lessons: Turning Mistakes into Systems
I made a rookie mistake even though ๐ต๐ฆ๐ค๐ฉ๐ฏ๐ช๐ค๐ข๐ญ๐ญ๐บ I'm not a rookie.
Daylight Savings Time - definitely ๐ฏ๐ฐ๐ต the week for a 5:15am departure and early flight. My whole being knew it was really 4:15am. Coffee was consumed. And for every meeting, my go-to phrase was: โwant to grab coffee?โ
Climbing to Excellence
On my visit to the Chick-fil-A headquarters in Atlanta, I learned a lot from a chicken sandwich and โฆ a staircase.
Strategic Time Away for Growth
This week I spent hours being strategic and not living off emails.
It felt unconventional to disconnect from my laptop and activate an out-of-office reply. However, each quarter, I prioritize such periods toโฆ
Beyond Chocolates: Honoring the Cheerleaders in Our Workplace
Valentine's Day in the workplace is more than candy-covered treats - it can be about affirmation, kindness, and authenticity. Today, Iโm reflecting on a moment that truly embodies that spirit. nd appreciation today!
I met my younger self for coffeeโฆ
I met my younger self for coffee. She was 20 minutes late and I was 10 minutes early. She ordered a caramel frappuccino - extra whip, no hesitation. ๐ฏ I held my nonfat latte and smiled.
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Self-preservation is a Superpower
Self-preservation is a superpower Iโm still discovering. Too often, we focus solely on getting the work done and overlook this hidden gem.