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The Freedom of Becoming Unbothered
There is a quiet turning point in every woman’s life, a moment when the noise finally settles and something inside her shifts. Not with fanfare, but with a gentle certainty she can feel in her bones. It is the moment she realizes she no longer has to chase understanding, earn her belonging, or carry the…
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A Thanksgiving Note from My Heart to Yours
As we step into this week of gratitude, I wanted to take a quiet moment to reach out to you. Whether you have been here since the beginning or recently joined this community, your presence has shaped my journey in ways I feel deeply. This season has reminded me how much we need each other,…
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One Step, One Goal, One Leader at a Time
“One Step, One Goal, One Leader at a Time” is the story of how a structured leadership project became a deeply personal transformation. What began as a set of SMART goals, focused on physical health, emotional care, intellectual discipline, ethics, and service, evolved into a powerful reminder that real leadership starts within. This journey captures…
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A Travesty for Nursing and the Communities We Serve
I am a lifelong healthcare leader and nurse with nearly three decades of experience, now serving rural Western North Carolina. My work spans clinical operations, emergency management, and leadership development, and I am deeply committed to expanding access to compassionate, high-quality care in communities that are too often overlooked. Through my writing and my work…
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Happy in My 50s
Lead Anew With Kim – Bonus Edition: There is a special kind of peace that settles in when you reach the middle of your life and finally feel at home in your own skin. It is not loud or dramatic. It does not arrive with a spotlight or a grand announcement. It shows up slowly,…
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The Simple Gesture of Thank You
This week in Lead Anew: Insights and Growth we explore the simple gesture of thank you and how this small act has the power to shift cultures, soften difficult moments, and remind us of the goodness still present in our daily work and leadership.
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Leading With Humility
This week in Lead Anew: Insights & Growth, we delve into the essence of leadership that exudes quiet strength and leaves an indelible mark: humility. Contrary to the notion that humility entails belittling oneself, it’s about recognizing one’s limitations and acknowledging the importance of others. It’s the quiet confidence that doesn’t require constant validation, the…
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The Real Meaning of Accountability
This week in Lead Anew: Insights & Growth, we explore what real accountability looks like beyond policies and performance metrics. Inspired by a reminder shared by my administrative director, this edition reframes accountability not as micromanagement, but as clarity paired with consistent follow-through. Together, we’ll look at how leaders can model the behaviors they expect,…
