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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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Young Habits
Habits are tough to create but even tougher to break. One of the best ways to revitalize old habits or start new ones is to watch how...

Lisa Pickard
Jan 16, 2023
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Lucky charms
Do you have lucky charms? I'm not superstitious, but I'm a huge fan of little reminders. I choose to see things in nature or my...

Lisa Pickard
Jan 13, 2023
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Stormy decisions
Clouds come and go. Sometimes they bring rain, wind, and destruction, but other times they bring relief from drought and wildfires or...

Lisa Pickard
Jan 12, 2023
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Care Less not careless
If perfection, control, and a sense of overwhelming are familiar feelings, you may care too much. Caring less doesn't mean you don't want...

Lisa Pickard
Jan 10, 2023
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No video
Video chats and meetings have given remote workers a greater sense of connection. Video calls have a lot of positives, but they can also...

Lisa Pickard
Jan 9, 2023
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Enjoy the ride
I don't know anyone that starts out knowing how to do everything right. The journey is made fun and worthwhile by changing direction,...

Lisa Pickard
Jan 6, 2023
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Compromise
What are the stakes? Sometimes we won't compromise because of resentment, righteousness, or fatigue. Take a step back and take a break if...

Lisa Pickard
Jan 4, 2023
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Asking for help
I'm not very good at asking for help. I'm even worse at accepting it, but I love to help others. I need to remind myself regularly that...

Lisa Pickard
Jan 3, 2023
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Turning the page
2022 was my year of radical change. Looking back, my immediate thought was, "2023 should be much smoother sailing." Then I quickly...

Lisa Pickard
Dec 30, 2022
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Take Care
I'm embarrassed to think of how many dentists, doctors, and other appointments I have canceled or never scheduled over the years because...

Lisa Pickard
Dec 28, 2022
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Forget the why sometimes
The why is essential in many situations - I'm not advocating chucking the "why" out the window, but sometimes, if you sincerely feel...

Lisa Pickard
Dec 27, 2022
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The Fatigue Factor Formula
If you are worried this will be a bunch of geometry, do not fear. No math here. Instead of math, create an action formula that helps you...

Lisa Pickard
Dec 22, 2022
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Workarounds
If you really want something, even if it requires extra effort, you don't mind finding a way to get it done. Conversely, if there is...

Lisa Pickard
Dec 12, 2022
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Neighborhood libraries
I've always enjoyed reading and prefer a printed book to an electronic or audio version. I love the Little Free Libraries nestled in...

Lisa Pickard
Dec 9, 2022
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New starts
Starting new things is hard—the first day of school, a new job, a new house, or meeting new people. For most of us, there's a feeling of...

Lisa Pickard
Dec 8, 2022
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Fully charged
Our energy is our greatest asset. It affects our mood, focus, patience, physical abilities, and more. Put yourself in situations with...

Lisa Pickard
Dec 7, 2022
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Networking
There are very few wrong times to introduce yourself and say hi to someone new. Bathrooms and funerals come to mind, but then I think of...

Lisa Pickard
Dec 5, 2022
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The things we tell ourselves
The positive and the negative, most of us have some inner voice(s). That companion inside is you. Find ways to communicate with each...

Lisa Pickard
Nov 30, 2022
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Your reality
How you feel belongs to you, and no one should have a claim to your history but you. Others may need help understanding how you process...

Lisa Pickard
Nov 29, 2022
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Thankful
I'm grateful to have the opportunity to share a little sliver of my brain with you all through this blog series. My life looks very...

Lisa Pickard
Nov 23, 2022
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