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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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Lead yourself first
Are you struggling with job satisfaction or can't find the right next steps? The best place to start is YOU! If you are waiting for your...

Lisa Pickard
Jul 22, 2024
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Realize
Over the last year, I've tagged my posts with #Forward. It was chosen as my reminder to be intentional each day, focusing on working...

Lisa Pickard
Nov 20, 2023
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Atlas Gray turns 1!
Happy November! Today marks the first anniversary of Atlas Gray. When I think back to last November, my plans, and what has changed, I'm...

Lisa Pickard
Nov 1, 2023
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Superhero or super YOU
Happy Halloween! Why dress up once a year to be something you desire? Make a plan and work towards it. Invest in yourself, work to...

Lisa Pickard
Oct 31, 2023
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Say:Do
It's a strange feeling when you grow out of starting something new and doing things the scrappy, not necessarily efficient, but...

Lisa Pickard
Sep 26, 2023
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Dreams
If you could incorporate some of your passions or hobbies into a paying job, would it bring you more job satisfaction? If you can't...

Lisa Pickard
Aug 16, 2023
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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...

Lisa Pickard
Jul 14, 2023
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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...

Lisa Pickard
Jul 10, 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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Is the train on the right track?
Feeling stuck with no control is a path to disengagement for good employees. Leaders who grant autonomy with support by encouraging new...

Lisa Pickard
Jun 27, 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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The early days
One of the best parts about starting a new job or project is the early days when there is an expectation of a ramp-up in knowledge. Ask...

Lisa Pickard
May 22, 2023
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Does the magic path exist?
Work folklore leads us to believe that if we put our heads down, do what we're told, and work hard; we'll magically progress down a...

Lisa Pickard
Apr 20, 2023
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Is your company's past also your future?
Emerging leaders often look at senior executives as the standard to succeed. They'll emulate behaviors and sayings and structure their...

Lisa Pickard
Apr 19, 2023
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Details and deadlines
Every job comes with some pesky tasks with tedious details and deadlines. There are a couple of approaches to this work: Ignore it Let it...

Lisa Pickard
Mar 30, 2023
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What's next?
If we were 100% ready for the next job or role we took, we'd be fortune tellers. Life and business are unpredictable. Don't wait....

Lisa Pickard
Mar 21, 2023
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One year later...
This time last year, I sat in my living room, slightly mystified and terrified that I had just quit a successful career. I did it because...

Lisa Pickard
Mar 20, 2023
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Shiny objects are not always what they appear
Many people see success or a finished product and see the shiny, smooth surfaces without much thought of the hours, sleepless nights,...

Lisa Pickard
Mar 14, 2023
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Chameleons
We all want to fit in. So much so that the chameleon effect has us unconsciously mimicking some mannerisms of people we surround...

Lisa Pickard
Mar 8, 2023
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Ability and desire
Not sure what your future holds? That's ok. More companies are expanding career paths. If your organization takes planning out of the...

Lisa Pickard
Feb 28, 2023
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