From Challenges To Change

Welcome to From Challenges to Change, a space where I share my personal and professional experiences to inspire change and advocate for affordable housing.

Join me as I delve into the importance of secure housing, the ongoing fight for equal access, and the transformative power of a safe home.

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Leadership on the Mat

Everyone talks about resilience. Few people willingly sign up for it.

Four people in my family train in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu but it’s my daughter’s journey that is most impressive.

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What’s Actually Broken

The tenant says the technology isn’t working. “It’s bad. It doesn’t work.” What are your next steps?

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The Problem Beneath

Recently, a very vocal landlord escalated concerns about a lack of response.

After digging in, the reality looked different: the landlord liaison had been actively emailing and responding for days.

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Showing Up Like the Sun

The sun doesn’t rise wondering how the grass grows. It shows up and knows the role.

Cristiano Ronaldo commits to a pattern.
Simone Biles owns her value.
Dennis Rodman embraced the role others wouldn’t.

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Staffing Is the Strategy

People vs. technology is the wrong debate. Outcomes come down to who and how they show up 𝘵𝘰𝘨𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳.

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Connectioneering Over Conformity

Why is there hesitancy about showing personality in the corporate setting?
At what point did “professional” become synonymous with sounding, dressing, and acting the same?

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Sharing the Microphone

Recently I was at a major executive table and later needed to apologize to my project lead.

Too much coffee. Up all night.
Too many details. Micro focused.
Schedule too tight.

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