Pexels | Photo by Mizuno K I vividly recall the precise moment when my addiction to multitasking took hold. Yes, multitasking became an addiction-an insidious habit that consumed me. In my early twenties, I worked in a bustling environment that demanded my attention and quick reflexes. During lulls in customer…

Unlocking Strength Through Help: Overcoming Barriers to Asking for Support I lean toward an independent mindset. I love the challenge of doing things on my own, learning from my mistakes, and growing in knowledge and experience. For me, this has made me into a strong person and personality. As my…

Pexels | Photo by Mizuno K Delegating is an area of leadership where leaders often struggle. Delegating tasks may be seen as an uncomfortable, intimidating, or painful experience, no matter how long you’re a leader. It is particularly challenging for new leaders still finding their leadership style, philosophy, and confidence. …

Have you ever been listened to? I mean, deeply listened to as you sat in the presence of someone who faced you, looked you in the eye, said nothing as you talked, and you knew that every second and every word you said, that person heard it. They sat in…

Pexels | Photo by Craig Adderley Humans are driven by their curiosity. Curiosity has saved lives, created exploration, provided intrigue to adventurers, and given the everyday person answers to questions, processes, or people they have a strong desire to learn about. It allows us to gain knowledge or actively seek…

Discover the power of curiosity in personal growth and leadership with insights on seeking diverse perspectives, questioning assumptions, and dismantling systems of misinformation for a more inclusive society. Pexels | Photo by Pixabay Being a curious person, I am always hungry to learn and know more. Curiosity is a powerful…

When childhood dreams and adulthood choices collide. Pexels | Photo by Polina Tankilevitch There’s been another school shooting. Have we hit the wall and shattered the mirror yet? My deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of the three children and three adults who died at a Tennessee School…

Recently, I binge-watched a new series on Netflix called Physical 100. It’s a Squid Game-esque competitive reality show of 100 top athletes in Korea. The participants are former Olympians, MMA fighters, dancers, rescuers, personal trainers, bodybuilders, and special forces members. …

How committed are employees to the companies they work for? Early in my career, a wise senior executive shared wise words with me about being a loyal employee. He said loyalty to one’s job and company was admirable. He also told me that as an employee, or better yet, as…