I am a recovering people-pleaser. There was a time in my life when I was afraid to say no because I wanted everyone to like me. I avoided conflict to a fault. I didn’t speak up for myself. I subscribed to this toxic mindset because I saw this type of behavior equal success. Over the […]
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As a female-founded small business with a passion for helping others achieve their dreams, we believe in celebrating the wins of our community. Every month, we feature one Founding Female and the golden truths they acquired throughout their journey. We are endlessly inspired by the courage, grit, determination, and impact that our fellow Female Founders […]
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“Leadership is about making others better as a result of your presence and making sure that impact lasts in your absence.” Sheryl Sandberg “What makes a good leader?” One day, I started thinking about leaders that had crossed my path and one thing stood out to me: even to this day, they were still making […]
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“On the night you were born, the moon smiled with such wonder that the stars peeked in to see you and the night wind whispered, ‘Life will never be the same.’ Because there had never been anyone like you… ever in the world.” – Nancy Tillman My mother-in-law bought this book for my daughter and I […]
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It’s gonna be May! Download our tech backgrounds to dress up your phone and computer and stay inspired all month long.
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Coaching is a hugely helpful skill for leaders and managers. It’s a great way to help team members develop. It’s particularly effective when combined with feedback and reinforcement. We often ask leaders to “show up” as a coach, but what does that really mean? Showing up as a coach doesn’t just happen. Showing Up When I talk about “showing […]
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(Spoiler alert: Take ONE STEP forward today, even if you don’t feel ready) Recently, I’ve been fascinated with the work of James Clear, in Atomic Habits. There is one quote, which I love (and I’m paraphrasing), but he tells Brene Brown in a podcast: “We are an Ironman nation… not content with just walking or […]
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“And that’s okay.” – Shari Santoriello I couldn’t find a quote that really resonated with me to include in this week’s blog. The phrase “and that’s okay” kept running on a loop in my head – I gave myself permission to be okay with not having a quote. I realized that I have been using […]
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April is here and we are ready for spring! Download our tech backgrounds to dress up your phone and computer and stay inspired all month long.
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In coaching leaders to evolve as Servant Leaders, how to be humble is often at the forefront of the conversation. How do we develop as confident and humble Servant Leaders? While some see humility as a strength, many view it as a weakness. We stereotype the humble leader as submissive and unassertive. On the other […]
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It’s no mystery that building daily habits is difficult. We create lists of all the things we “should” be making a priority and never seem to find the time to get around to them. We make excuses. We let fear take over. We blame busyness. The truth is, often the anticipation of creating a new […]
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“Once we accept our limits, we go beyond them.” – Albert Einstein My father is a serious person. He thinks he’s fun, but he’s really not. Don’t get me wrong, I love him very much. We have a great relationship. I love spending time with him. But no one who knows him would ever characterize […]
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