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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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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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The value of price
If you want something custom, it often comes at a higher price. You will likely encounter lower quality and lower service if it doesn't....

Lisa Pickard
May 15, 2023
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A different way through
There are many ways to do most things, even if we can only see one. Surrounding ourselves with people who complement our strengths, then...

Lisa Pickard
May 11, 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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Good outcomes
Our days come packed with red and green traffic lights; sunshine and clouds; mornings and nights: all things out of our control, yet we...

Lisa Pickard
May 8, 2023
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Leading courageously
It isn't always easy to lead courageously. It requires self-awareness, acknowledgment of mistakes, and the ability to ask for help....

Lisa Pickard
May 4, 2023
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Scenarios for the win
There are various ways to acquire new skills. Books and online training are readily available, but the chance to problem-solve and...

Lisa Pickard
May 3, 2023
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Falling and soaring
We've all encountered those moments when things are going well, and you think you finally have it figured out, only to discover a...

Lisa Pickard
May 1, 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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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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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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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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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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Appreciation and recognition
Nearly every job requires asking someone to do something and to be asked something. It is the nature of work. The ask is necessary, but...

Lisa Pickard
Apr 3, 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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Learning cultures
Learning is an observable behavior. If I share something I learned from a mistake, a book, or a class, those around me see my actions....

Lisa Pickard
Mar 28, 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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