Anyone that has ever worked on one of my teams knows that I love review season. I relish it. It is a time of year that we get the opportunity to reflect on all we’ve accomplished. Not only the opportunity I guess but in cases where you write self-reviews it’s essentially forced. Now, I do […]
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Do you ever get that feeling in the back of your throat? It’s a huge lump that you’re not sure how air can get past it let alone words? Some people get it when they’re getting really angry but need to remain restrained. You might get it when something happens that would make you cry
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What would it feel like to step into your dream job? Not on some metaphorical level but in the day to day. On Sunday night you start thinking about what lay ahead in the week. Instead of your stomach churning with dread, you’re getting butterflies for all of the exciting and impactful things fill your
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Typically, when we think of the most respected people in any given field, we think it is those who are top of their class, experts in their field, or the GOAT of the subject. We assume that’s what others would say, and sometimes that’s true. When you ask why though, it isn’t because he or
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There isn’t much that’s more frustrating than setting a goal, maybe making a little progress in the beginning, and then stalling out and sitting stagnant. We all have the best of intentions but let’s be honest, we lose momentum, and we forget that even a little progress is better than nothing. I see this all
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Have you ever had one of those friends who just loves giving gifts? They know just what to buy you without you ever asking for anything and you can see the anticipation on their face as you hold it in your hand. These people are practically giddy as they watch you unwrap or unfold the
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We all know that feedback is useful for building awareness and improving skills right? It is so hard to keep that at the forefront of your mind when you’re actually receiving the information though. I probably get more practice at this than most. Between my work as a leader of several teams, being a mom
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Where are you at in your career goals for 2023? Got them all set for yourself or are you one of those people who is trying to decide whether you’ll focus on your health, reading, or career for your 2023 goals right up until New Year’s Day. Well, what are you waiting for friend? I
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We are all leaders in life. Whether you’re leading a family, leading a team at work, setting an example of behavior at the gym, in the board room, or in your church, you’re leading. That is because you have influence. Some people have more influence than others, but we all have it. We are also
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Have you ever noticed that there are times where it feels like your hands and feet can’t seem to keep up with your motivation and ambition? You have so many ideas and plans and you’re ready to make progress on all of it. Maybe you’re wrinkling your forehead at this because you’re not in that
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