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Leadership and Life Blog
Quick tips, ideas, and stories that won't take much time to read and might help you consider new ways forward. We will cover leadership and life topics, which will be honest, vulnerable, and, at times, probably controversial. Feedback is welcome. The views expressed are those of the authors, and while we encourage debate, we ask for respect in any comments. If there are topics you'd like covered, we take suggestions too!
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Lisa Pickard
Nov 20, 2023
Realize
Over the last year, I've tagged my posts with #Forward. It was chosen as my reminder to be intentional each day, focusing on working...
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Lisa Pickard
Nov 1, 2023
Atlas Gray turns 1!
Happy November! Today marks the first anniversary of Atlas Gray. When I think back to last November, my plans, and what has changed, I'm...
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Lisa Pickard
Oct 25, 2023
Breakfast for dinner
Adaptability encourages us to flex with new information and work outside our comfort zone. As leaders, we can foster a more adaptable...
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Lisa Pickard
Oct 24, 2023
Big day?
What's your routine for a big event? Do you map out your needs in advance? Planning eliminates unnecessary thinking before, during, and...
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Lisa Pickard
Sep 26, 2023
Say:Do
It's a strange feeling when you grow out of starting something new and doing things the scrappy, not necessarily efficient, but...
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Lisa Pickard
Sep 25, 2023
Limits
Decision-making can be made easier when limits are defined as part of the process. Establishing precise boundaries may eliminate some...
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Lisa Pickard
Sep 19, 2023
Try it out
There are no guarantees in any part of life, so when an idea or opportunity comes up, rather than find an excuse to say no, don't second...
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Lisa Pickard
Sep 14, 2023
Magic wands and birthday candles
Many people want to change something, but most won't do much about it. Change is hard. It requires effort and a strong desire to commit;...
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Lisa Pickard
Sep 11, 2023
What if
What if you woke up this morning and decided you would grow... Into a new role at work Into a better relationship with a colleague or...
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Lisa Pickard
Sep 5, 2023
Done
Steak and cakes get done. When working on a project or idea, there is rarely "completion" in the sense it is fully finished. There is...
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Lisa Pickard
Aug 31, 2023
More and Less
Do you often find yourself on a path of "more?" There's a lot of "more culture" out there: exercise more more vitamins more self-care...
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Lisa Pickard
Aug 28, 2023
Parts for a better whole
It's a skill to see and manage the parts that make up a complete project or goal. Adjusting smaller pieces or leading a team where...
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Lisa Pickard
Aug 17, 2023
Fixing first
Mistakes come in all shapes and sizes, and while we can and should learn from them, the most important step is fixing what went wrong....
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Lisa Pickard
Aug 8, 2023
The human side of hard choices
Decision-making is hard. This is true in business, friendship, families, and life. We are human. We have feelings. We tell ourselves to...
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Lisa Pickard
Jul 31, 2023
Yes and No
Have you ever wanted to say yes and no to something simultaneously? It happens to me often. The idea sounds great, and my people-pleasing...
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Lisa Pickard
Jul 12, 2023
Overcome
We all make mistakes. When we're honest about what went wrong and dig in to adjust the process, we can overcome most mistakes by...
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Lisa Pickard
Jul 10, 2023
When is it enough?
Launching a new product or program, or even an idea or proposal, is a balancing act. There will always be room for improvement, but at...
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Lisa Pickard
Jun 15, 2023
In due course
Triaging exists for a reason, and hopefully, most of us aren't faced with sorting life and death every day, but the concept can still...
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Lisa Pickard
Jun 6, 2023
Let the details guide you
Making big decisions is daunting for many. Instead of allowing it to be paralyzing, break it into smaller components. For example, if you...
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