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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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Change the view and outcome
Some days are harder to get going than others. The flow isn't there, and interruptions and a lack of creativity seem to plague the day....

Lisa Pickard
Aug 24, 2023
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Plans change
Mindset is never more important than when the unexpected happens, especially if that unexpected carries negative consequences. If an...

Lisa Pickard
Aug 22, 2023
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A recipe of strengths
I love food and cooking, but grocery shopping is one of my least favorite activities. I have friends who are the exact opposite and could...

Lisa Pickard
Aug 21, 2023
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Go with it
Changing plans or unexpected setbacks are often unwelcome guests in many of our lives. We can focus on what was or what could be or...

Lisa Pickard
Aug 14, 2023
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Find your light
As sunflowers grow, they turn to face the direction of the sun. We can implement something similar in our own lives. Grow towards the...

Emma Pickard
Aug 10, 2023
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Don't settle
You can get by in life with good enough most of the time. It pains me to write that, as a recovering perfectionist, it is not only true,...

Lisa Pickard
Jul 25, 2023
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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...

Lisa Pickard
Jul 11, 2023
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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...

Lisa Pickard
Jul 3, 2023
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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...

Lisa Pickard
Jun 26, 2023
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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...

Lisa Pickard
Jun 15, 2023
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Plan and Pivot
Every project needs a clearly communicated plan. It must also be ready to pivot for the greatest chance of success. Plans are like...

Lisa Pickard
Jun 12, 2023
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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...

Lisa Pickard
Jun 8, 2023
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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...

Lisa Pickard
May 25, 2023
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To do, for today
Some days, many days, there is too much to do. You can go in order and check things off as you go, or you can prioritize and complete...

Lisa Pickard
May 16, 2023
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Blame or reframe?
Sometimes we have to rely on other people's actions to complete a project. Good planning and attention to detail can get you close to the...

Lisa Pickard
May 9, 2023
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Stay curious
Not a lot of jobs have a singular focus these days. It can be frustrating when the role constantly evolves; for some, it can trigger a...

Lisa Pickard
Apr 25, 2023
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Hey brain, stop it!
There's a ton of information coming at us all the time. How we process that information and discard what we don't need is as important as...

Lisa Pickard
Apr 24, 2023
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Ready for it?
Happy Friday! Some weeks it feels like we need the weekend more than others. A great way to de-stress and make the most of your time is...

Lisa Pickard
Apr 21, 2023
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Game on
A static plan implemented with tunnel vision isn't ideal. The best plans are those that create progress and allow for adjustment. The...

Lisa Pickard
Apr 6, 2023
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Getting unstuck
Certain situations can trigger reactions. Sometimes it is people, memories, or even smells or songs. They can be negative or positive...

Lisa Pickard
Apr 5, 2023
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