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Living what I'm giving. In other news: Growing Pains are Painful.

Living what I'm giving. In other news: Growing Pains are Painful.

Being a beginner is not as easy as it would seem. How do we keep ourselves grounded when we're learning something new?

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Moving from ME to WE. People, it's time to find your people.

Moving from ME to WE. People, it's time to find your people.

How long do you suffer until you ask for help? No matter the moment, if you're struggling look around for those who can be of help. You can connect with someone who brings a new perspective, wisdom, a listening ear and support. And YOU can be all those things for another person.

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Horseshoes, not doom loops

Horseshoes, not doom loops

Stop doom looping and make space for something new. Interrupt your old thought patterns and find new ways forward.

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Dear, Me....xo, Me. ...My New Years Tradition

Dear, Me....xo, Me. ...My New Years Tradition

A simple letter writing exercise that helps you connect with your coming year.

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Escape Hatch Plan: 🫠 Putting peace back into the holidays.

Escape Hatch Plan: 🫠 Putting peace back into the holidays.

Picture this: It's mid-December, and the word "rest" has become a mythical concept, kinda like Elves (amazing concept, but not a real thing). The holidays promise peace and joy, but the reality feels closer to a high-stakes juggling act of work deadlines, family obligations, while also trying to produce cheerful celebrations. Here I share my "Escape Hatch Plan" during a particularly chaotic season.

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Joy is the most underrated teambuilder

Joy is the most underrated teambuilder

Bringing a season of joy...to work? You can do it and you should. Teamwork Series (5 of 5) This is the last post in our series on building strong teams. We’ve already covered Shared Care; Making Commitments; Giving Feedback and Building Trust. Today we are going to talk about JOY. Joyful teams matter and as a leader, you set the tone.

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Avoiding Eggshells: Build trust. Repair trust. Benefit.

Avoiding Eggshells: Build trust. Repair trust. Benefit.

Teamwork Series (4 of 5). This is the fourth in a series of five newsletters that unpacks how to build a strong team. As leaders, if we can understand these aspects of team building, we're going to take great care of our people.

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High Fives vs Hard Feedback: Preparing the team for real conversations.

High Fives vs Hard Feedback: Preparing the team for real conversations.

Teamwork Series (3 of 5) This is the third in a series of five newsletters that will review the key components of building a strong team. As leaders, if we can understand these aspects of team building, we're going to take great care of our people.

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Commitment Issues. Hey, you in? Or not?

Commitment Issues. Hey, you in? Or not?

Teamwork Series (2 of 5) This is the second in a series of five newsletters that will review the key components of building a strong team. As leaders, if we can understand these aspects of team building, we're going to take great care of our people.

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True Glue: Defining a shared care

True Glue: Defining a shared care

What we're leading might not actually be a team. How do we figure out the glue that commits a group of people into a working team?

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What I've learned from 100 newsletters.

What I've learned from 100 newsletters.

Finding out that the path is littered with lessons and mistakes. And yet, practicing to stay with yourself through it all.

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How to Manage Up, Without Losing Your Sanity

How to Manage Up, Without Losing Your Sanity

We know we should manage up - but how can we do this successfully with the most integrity and clarity?

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