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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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Scattered
Do you feel pulled in too many directions, and nothing gets your full attention? Sometimes the best solution is to stop and just complete...
Lisa Pickard
Feb 23, 2023
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Down time
Happy Friday, and for some, welcome to a long weekend! I hope you all find yourself surrounded by people and in places that give you a...
Lisa Pickard
Feb 17, 2023
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Band together
No one should have to be strong all the time. Those who appear most solid need a listening ear. If someone comes to you and is open and...
Lisa Pickard
Jan 26, 2023
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Follow the cows
The sun is finally shining in Northern California, so I connected with a friend to breathe fresh air and explore what the rain and...
Lisa Pickard
Jan 20, 2023
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Care Less not careless
If perfection, control, and a sense of overwhelming are familiar feelings, you may care too much. Caring less doesn't mean you don't want...
Lisa Pickard
Jan 10, 2023
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Asking for help
I'm not very good at asking for help. I'm even worse at accepting it, but I love to help others. I need to remind myself regularly that...
Lisa Pickard
Jan 3, 2023
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Take Care
I'm embarrassed to think of how many dentists, doctors, and other appointments I have canceled or never scheduled over the years because...
Lisa Pickard
Dec 28, 2022
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Help needed
Many of us don't like showing any weakness at work. Sickness, hardship at home, depression, and anxiety are often kept private. Companies...
Lisa Pickard
Dec 26, 2022
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The Fatigue Factor Formula
If you are worried this will be a bunch of geometry, do not fear. No math here. Instead of math, create an action formula that helps you...
Lisa Pickard
Dec 22, 2022
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Time for a change
Lots of studies have been done on the mental load women carry. While not precisely a gender issue, flexibility in the workplace may...
Lisa Pickard
Dec 15, 2022
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New starts
Starting new things is hard—the first day of school, a new job, a new house, or meeting new people. For most of us, there's a feeling of...
Lisa Pickard
Dec 8, 2022
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Fully charged
Our energy is our greatest asset. It affects our mood, focus, patience, physical abilities, and more. Put yourself in situations with...
Lisa Pickard
Dec 7, 2022
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The things we tell ourselves
The positive and the negative, most of us have some inner voice(s). That companion inside is you. Find ways to communicate with each...
Lisa Pickard
Nov 30, 2022
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Your reality
How you feel belongs to you, and no one should have a claim to your history but you. Others may need help understanding how you process...
Lisa Pickard
Nov 29, 2022
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Phone a friend
Today's idea for a break: phone a friend. Share a story, vent, laugh or cry. Keeping a connection with friends when we are taxed at work...
Lisa Pickard
Nov 22, 2022
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The fire within
A strong work ethic can make it harder to recognize the signs of burnout. Hours on the job do not equal success. Find more efficient ways...
Lisa Pickard
Nov 9, 2022
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Squirrel focus
Some days we can't concentrate. Too many things are coming at us from all angles, and there is no end in sight. Rather than ping back and...
Lisa Pickard
Nov 8, 2022
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Are you happy?
How often do you stop and ask yourself if you are happy? Personally? Professionally? It is easy to ignore instances and environments that...
Lisa Pickard
Nov 3, 2022
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Boundaries and Balance
Telling yourself that you have boundaries is easy. Holding yourself accountable to maintain them is not. If this resonates, you might...
Lisa Pickard
Nov 1, 2022
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