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Growth Starts Now—Not January 1st

October 1, 2025 | Comments Off on Growth Starts Now—Not January 1st

Last month, I shared how ego can sometimes stand in the way of real growth. When we convince ourselves we already “know enough” or assume that what worked yesterday will carry us through tomorrow, we unintentionally block opportunities to move forward. The truth is, growth requires the willingness to reflect honestly, ask hard questions, and…

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Celebrate what matters.

Why I’m Pausing to Celebrate (and Why You Should Too)

September 22, 2025 | Comments Off on Why I’m Pausing to Celebrate (and Why You Should Too)

Friday, September 26, marks my 33rd wedding anniversary. For years, Mike and I have taken a fall foliage tour through New England to celebrate, but this year, we decided to change it up a little! Since neither of us have spent much time on the North Carolina or Virginia coastline, we are taking a trip…

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Dig deep. Push hard. Finish strong.

4 Ways to Adopt a Fourth Quarter Mindset

September 17, 2025 | Comments Off on 4 Ways to Adopt a Fourth Quarter Mindset

Have you ever noticed how runners seem to find another gear when the finish line finally comes into view? After miles of steady pacing, fatigue, and even doubt, something shifts in that final stretch of a marathon. The crowd gets louder, adrenaline kicks in, and every ounce of determination is channeled into those last steps.…

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Keep employees engaged and avoid costly turnover.

The Cost of Turnover—and the Value of Support

September 10, 2025 | Comments Off on The Cost of Turnover—and the Value of Support

Remember the COVID-era employment phenomenon often called the “Great Resignation?” An unprecedented number of US workers quit their jobs in 2021 and 2022, sending leaders in many business sectors into a panic.  Luckily, the Great Resignation is behind us now, and turnover rates have cooled from the highs of a few years ago. The not-so-good…

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Success is bigger than ego.

Keep Growing Without Letting Ego Get in the Way

September 3, 2025 | Comments Off on Keep Growing Without Letting Ego Get in the Way

Leadership expert Jim Collins, author of the book From Good to Great, once observed that the greatest leaders “…channel their ego needs away from themselves and into the larger goal of building a great company.” In other words, true success comes from humility, not hubris. Many believe a big ego to be a common trait…

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