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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
Jul 24, 2023
Strike a pose
Body language says so much more than many of us realize. Nothing communicates your intention (real or perceived) like slouching and...
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Lisa Pickard
Jul 20, 2023
The challenge
In life, some things are easy, and some need to challenge us. Putting in the work to solve the hard questions defines who we are and...
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Lisa Pickard
Jul 19, 2023
Building routines
Want more calm and control in your days? Creating a routine around a specific goal helps our mind and mood; it can also help with...
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Lisa Pickard
Jul 17, 2023
Managing yourself
Leaders are tested during times of adversity. It can feel like many days are filled with nothing but tough decisions and employees...
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Lisa Pickard
Jul 14, 2023
Find a way
Happy Friday! If I've learned anything while starting my own company, it's that some people will think you're crazy, others will wish for...
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Lisa Pickard
Jul 11, 2023
New information
Being receptive to change is a great thing. It leads us to ask more questions and look for help. Questions and help are only part of the...
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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
Jul 6, 2023
Patience Rocks
We all need a visual sometimes to remind us of what we already know. I have a rock on my desk with the word patience (thanks, KV!). I...
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Lisa Pickard
Jul 3, 2023
Putting it all together
When you’ve got all the pieces to a puzzle, sometimes it is best to step back and look at the whole picture to ensure everything fits...
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Emma Pickard
Jun 29, 2023
I can see clearly now...
I often dread going to the eye doctor for my annual checkups. The doctor asks me to take off my glasses and read the tiny little letters...
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Lisa Pickard
Jun 26, 2023
Let go and change
Yesterday doesn’t have to weigh us down today. End each day with a routine that includes letting go and a promise to start fresh and stay...
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Lisa Pickard
Jun 20, 2023
Improving results without trying?
An interesting thing happens when I concentrate on personal improvement rather than results. I become more aware that I can't fix...
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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 14, 2023
The right people doing the right things
If you need inspiration, watch people who are truly good at their craft. I recently moved and hired great movers. They lift heavy objects...
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Lisa Pickard
Jun 8, 2023
But why?
You've heard this question a few times if you've been around kids. Curiosity is beneficial for all of us at all ages. When we are...
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Lisa Pickard
Jun 7, 2023
Organizational calm
When swamped with projects and meetings, I can create calm by taking a few minutes to organize. Sometimes it is my desk or schedule;...
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Lisa Pickard
Jun 1, 2023
Time and Space
It's incredible how much I can get done relatively quickly when needed. On other days, I can fill hours with a few simple tasks. I used...
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Lisa Pickard
May 25, 2023
Staying groovy
When I started this journey seven months ago, I found my blank calendar almost panic-inducing. Instead of capitalizing on free time, I...
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Lisa Pickard
May 23, 2023
Leadership boundaries
I used to think that saying yes, and taking on anything and everything was the best way to show I was ready for the next promotion. In...
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Lisa Pickard
May 17, 2023
Procrastination and perfectionism
If you've ever procrastinated, been frustrated that you didn't just do something, and are also a perfectionist, here's some insight. Some...
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