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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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Feeling Fall
Happy Friday! The last Friday in October is upon us, and the feel of fall is in the air. Treat yourself to an apple cider donut, a fall...

Lisa Pickard
Oct 27, 2023
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Wanting it
Happy Friday! Obstacles happen, but when you want something enough and work out a way to get it, even if the path and outcome aren't what...

Lisa Pickard
Oct 20, 2023
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In stride
Happy Friday the 13th! This week was filled with all kinds of emotions swirled together. Letting go, anticipating, changing plans, and...

Lisa Pickard
Oct 13, 2023
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Picture perfect
Happy Friday! Not everything in life gets framed for us to remember, and often, it's the little memories we can look back on with our own...

Lisa Pickard
Oct 6, 2023
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Hold on
Happy Friday! Here's hoping we all find at least some of the bliss this gal gets from a nap holding onto one of her favorite things. Have...

Lisa Pickard
Sep 29, 2023
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Unlikely friends
Happy Friday! Who cares if there's over a thousand-pound difference- when you make a good friend, nothing else matters! Have a great...

Lisa Pickard
Sep 22, 2023
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It’s a sign
Happy Friday! It's always fun when you see your name on the side of a building. I'm not sure I want to know what goes on inside that...

Lisa Pickard
Sep 15, 2023
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It’s football season!
Happy Friday! There were some extra smiles in our house last night with the kick-off of football season. Even better, we're watching in...

Lisa Pickard
Sep 8, 2023
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Grow anywhere
Happy Friday, and welcome to September! These flowers grew in the scar of a wildfire, and it is an excellent reminder that good can come...

Lisa Pickard
Sep 1, 2023
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Flavors of the day
Happy Friday! Our family often enjoys the local farmer's market. There's something for everyone. We get a little exercise by walking...

Lisa Pickard
Aug 25, 2023
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No excuses day
Happy Friday! It's always a good day to get out there and do something you love. Life will always have excuses to put something off for...

Lisa Pickard
Aug 18, 2023
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Priorities
Happy Friday! Whether you need an entire vacation or a day to yourself, downtime is critical to reflect, reassess and re-energize....

Lisa Pickard
Aug 11, 2023
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Friday Fun Facts: August edition
It's the first Friday in August, and it has been a while since I've done a Friday Fun Facts, so here we go! I like the movie Joe Versus...

Lisa Pickard
Aug 4, 2023
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Little pieces
Happy Friday! It's hard to believe another week has passed, but here we are, embarking on another summer weekend. I was sitting outside...

Lisa Pickard
Jul 28, 2023
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Congratulations!
Happy Friday! It's been an exciting week, personally and professionally, hearing of so many new endeavors kicking off. Lots of new jobs...

Lisa Pickard
Jul 21, 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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Bee...
Happy Friday! Some days are filled with distractions, while on others, we wish we had some outside buzzing to keep our minds busy....

Lisa Pickard
Jul 7, 2023
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Mindset Matters! New Program alert
Happy Friday! It was a busy week at Atlas Gray, and exciting news is coming soon. We're combining our love of all things leadership and...

Lisa Pickard
Jun 30, 2023
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In it together
Happy Friday! Any week that ends in celebrating someone else’s success is a great week. Cheers to the weekend, new opportunities and good...

Lisa Pickard
Jun 23, 2023
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Recycle â™»
Happy Friday! Dreams are what we make of them, and my dreams are filled with cardboard these days. Cheers to a weekend of unpacking,...

Lisa Pickard
Jun 16, 2023
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