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Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff: A Resilience Trick
Recently, my grandfather suffered a bad fall and was admitted to the hospital. It wasn’t the place I had expected to be that day, but I...

Mary
Mar 7, 20253 min read


Navigating Grad School and Work: Managing Time, Priorities, and Stress
Connect with Vanessa Grad School vs. Undergrad Now that you're in grad school, what do you think will be the biggest shift in your...

Mary
Mar 2, 20252 min read


Turning Small Moments Into Big Learning and Unlocking More Knowledge in Less Time
What if we could turn the small, everyday moments of our day into opportunities for learning? Whether it’s during a commute, while...

Mary
Feb 28, 20253 min read


The Price Tag of Miscommunication and the Clarity Checklist to Avoid It
As leaders, we often move quickly, juggling multiple tasks and pressing deadlines. We’re eager to see results, which can lead us to skip...

Mary
Feb 24, 20254 min read


Not All Problems Are Equal: Choose Based on ROI
Wrestling with a challenge at work recently reminded me about something that’s easy to lose sight of at work: people bring all of...

Mary
Feb 19, 20253 min read


The Power of Preparation: Key Negotiation Techniques That Transformed a Tough Conversation and Led Us to the Truth
Today, I found myself in a negotiation that, while challenging, taught me valuable lessons I’ll carry with me. If this situation had been...

Mary
Feb 12, 20255 min read


The One Phrase I’m Wiping from My Vocabulary Right Now
Today, I had an interesting situation, and it taught me something important. One that made me take a step back and reflect on what I was...

Mary
Feb 10, 20253 min read


Leadership Isn't One and Done: Why Growth Is a Constant Process
“Shouldn’t I Have This Figured Out by Now?” How many times have you caught yourself thinking (or saying outloud), " Why am I still...

Mary
Feb 7, 20253 min read


5 Practical Ways to Inspire Your Team and Elevate Their Potential
When we say, “That’s inspirational,” what do we really mean? Think about someone who has inspired you—what is it about them that moves...

Mary
Feb 4, 20253 min read
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