Since it’s time for books to be celebrated, I decided to do a check in with some of my team members to find out what everyone was reading! We appear to skew heavily toward history and historical fiction this month, with a few dipping into old favorites close to their hearts.
In October of 2020, I found myself sitting in the library searching Linked In, looking for a job. Graduation was coming up in a couple of months, and I wanted a plan. Having spent the past four years in a small beach town, I was very comfortable with my daily routine....
How many of us have been involved in a brainstorming session, and the ideas just keep coming? One after another. Each brilliant idea leads to exciting discussion and then more brilliant ideas erupt until your sticky notes or Miro board are filled with amazing ideas. Everyone is sure these ideas will grow the company to be the best in the industry. We are all going to be wealthy! Our customers are going to be loyal brand evangelists! And then…
Relationships are the frameworks by which we define our connections. Whether with concepts, objects, or other people, everything in our lives is defined in terms of relationships. We spend approximately 25% of our time at work, so it is worth exploring the nature of...
When I think of a healthy work environment, many phrases come to mind. Flexibility, compassion, positive values like respecting others and their opinions, showing personal accountability, being reliable, team collaboration, and open communication. The list can go on...
A few weeks ago, our team was in a meeting discussing a collaborative project and one of my teammates made a comment that was enlightening. It’s been stuck in my head ever since. My teammates’ comment was made regarding a surge forward in deliverables completed during...
Virtual meetings, screen and camera fatigue are realities of remote work. As I sat down to write today, I admittedly wanted to go for a walk or take a nap! A morning full of virtual meetings has left me feeling fatigued and sees me reaching for caffeine to solve this...
As I walked across the stage in December 2020, I hadn't imagined I would be looking for a job after college in the middle of a pandemic. Throughout my last semester, applying for jobs was challenging. I was overwhelmed, not knowing what I wanted to do or where I...