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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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Big day?
What's your routine for a big event? Do you map out your needs in advance? Planning eliminates unnecessary thinking before, during, and...

Lisa Pickard
Oct 24, 2023
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World Mental Health Day 2023
Every day should be World Mental Health Day, but today gets extra recognition! Many of us will experience a mental health issue at some...

Lisa Pickard
Oct 10, 2023
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Hiding in pain sight
If you read that title and thought it was a typo, it is not. It reminds us how many people are high-functioning while secretly...

Lisa Pickard
Oct 9, 2023
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More and Less
Do you often find yourself on a path of "more?" There's a lot of "more culture" out there: exercise more more vitamins more self-care...

Lisa Pickard
Aug 31, 2023
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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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Pause
When the day starts to get away, and stress builds, a simple pause to assess our needs can alter the course and create a more favorable...

Lisa Pickard
Jul 27, 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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Building routines
Want more calm and control in your days? Creating a routine around a specific goal helps our mind and mood; it can also help with...

Lisa Pickard
Jul 19, 2023
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Cross training
Athletes train their bodies. Scientists continually research. Musicians learn, practice and write music. In addition to the physical or...

Lisa Pickard
Jun 21, 2023
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Time and Space
It's incredible how much I can get done relatively quickly when needed. On other days, I can fill hours with a few simple tasks. I used...

Lisa Pickard
Jun 1, 2023
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Leadership boundaries
I used to think that saying yes, and taking on anything and everything was the best way to show I was ready for the next promotion. In...

Lisa Pickard
May 23, 2023
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Why the grass might be greener
Burnout can feel like wearing blinders or walking through each day without lifting your head, exhausted and depleted. Once the situation...

Lisa Pickard
May 18, 2023
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Procrastination and perfectionism
If you've ever procrastinated, been frustrated that you didn't just do something, and are also a perfectionist, here's some insight. Some...

Lisa Pickard
May 17, 2023
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Hold tight
Every week has its ups and downs, but I'm particularly grateful to write this Friday's post with my family all under the same roof...

Lisa Pickard
May 5, 2023
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Icky
When I can't quite put my finger on what I'm feeling, but it is unsettled or unsure, I usually refer to it as icky. It can happen when...

Lisa Pickard
Apr 13, 2023
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Positively Positive
I'm a positive person. It doesn't mean I don't have bad days or get grumpy, but I choose to see the world through a lens of opportunity...

Lisa Pickard
Apr 4, 2023
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Prioritizing Mental Health
Physical and mental well-being isn't just a corporate talking point. It should be woven into a company's fabric like laptops are handed...

Lisa Pickard
Mar 29, 2023
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Managing change and your energy
We know that managing our energy is essential. We can't serve others if we are drained ourselves. Change is constant, and we deplete...

Lisa Pickard
Mar 15, 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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Take it all in
It can be easy to think you want one thing and work toward a singular goal. Don't limit your options. Try new things, or just be still if...

Lisa Pickard
Mar 7, 2023
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