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Confidence By Coffee, Growth By Grit
In this edition of Lead Anew: Insights and Growth, we delve into the liminal space between confusion and clarity, the season when you persist in showing up without a well-crafted five-year plan or even a decent night’s sleep. If you’ve ever relied solely on caffeine, sheer determination, and a prayer to keep going, this edition…
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Mentorship As Legacy
In this edition of Lead Anew: Insights and Growth, I’m shifting the focus from personal growth to something equally powerful, lifting others up. This reflection centers around the quiet, meaningful moments when someone seeks your guidance, and you realize that leadership isn’t just about ascending; it’s about reaching back and bringing someone along with you.
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The Afterglow of Reinvention
In this edition of Lead Anew: Insights and Growth, I take a moment to reflect and look back. Reinvention isn’t a single, dramatic turning point; it’s a gradual and often unnoticed series of choices. This is about acknowledging the aftermath, that quiet, transformative space where you realize that you didn’t merely endure change; you emerged…
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Gold Stars and Grown-Up Goals
In this edition of Lead Anew: Insights and Growth, I revisit the allure of gold stars and explore how the pursuit of them has evolved with age, experience, and a healthy appreciation for elastic waistbands. This edition is for anyone who has transcended the superficial pursuit of glitz and glamour, embracing a more meaningful and…
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🌿🍅 Slow Down Saturday
Sometimes the most productive thing we can do is… pause.Not rush, not finish one more task, not squeeze one more thing into the day. Just breathe.Rest.Notice.Water the garden tomatoes. This week was a full one: Second summer session classes kicked off at Western Carolina on July 7th, I was wrapping up a project for my director with…
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I Brought Snacks, Highlighters, a Cat, and a 401(k), Let’s Go
In this edition of Lead Anew: Insights and Growth, I share my experiences of returning to college after 26 years away from the traditional classroom setting. This time, the classroom is on a screen. As a full-time distance learner, I study from my kitchen table, often with Zeus perched on my notebooks. I attend lectures…
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Leading In Flats, Not Heels
In this edition of Lead Anew: Insights and Growth, I delve into the true essence of leadership in the second season. Contrary to popular belief, leadership doesn’t always involve a blazer and heels. Instead, it’s about showing up, embracing imperfection, and leading with presence, not just polish.
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Flawed & Fierce Friday
There are parts of my story I used to hide, moments when I wasn’t at my best, decisions I wish I could take back, days I showed up tired, unsure, or just plain off. But here’s the truth: being a leader in your second season isn’t about flawless execution. It’s about the courage to keep…
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Truth In Leadership Thursday
There’s a hard truth I’ve learned as both a leader and a coach: you can’t grow what you won’t own. In the early years, I thought leadership meant always having the answers. I micromanaged out of fear, avoided feedback I didn’t like, and mistook being “in control” for being effective. It wasn’t sustainable, because pretending…
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Finding My Voice, Living My Purpose
In this edition of Lead Anew: Insights and Growth, I recount my journey of reclaiming my voice after a period of silence and self-doubt. It all began when I returned to school after a 26-year hiatus and accepted a role that finally resonated with my values and passions. This story is a testament to courage,…
