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Each Part Matters
Even though my bracket is busted, I’m still all in on March Madness. It’s just too compelling not to be—the intensity in every game. What draws me in most is watching the mix of players on a team. The best teams aren’t just talented; they’re the most aligned. Every player knows their role. The point… Continue reading
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Both Can Be True
There’s a tension I’ve been noticing lately—one I don’t think we talk about enough. The kind where two things feel true at the same time. We can be grieving something, or someone, we’ve lost and still be taking steps forward. We can feel disappointment in what didn’t happen and still carry hope for what could.… Continue reading
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The Role of a Lifetime
Who has plans for the Oscars? Maybe you’ll watch. Maybe you won’t. Either way, at some point someone will stand on the stage, holding a gold statue, and say it was “the role of a lifetime.” We reserve that phrase for something extraordinary. Rare. Career-defining. Worthy of applause. But I’ve been wondering lately if we’ve… Continue reading
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Keeping Your Membership Active
“Membership has its privileges.” Most of us recognize the tagline from American Express’s iconic marketing campaign. The message was clear: belonging to this group came with unique, high-value advantages not available to everyone. Access. Benefits. A sense of security. But there was also an implied responsibility. Membership had to be maintained. Accounts had to stay… Continue reading
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Learning to Be Sold Out
This past week was our company’s annual sales meeting. People from around the country converged in one place to share insights, research, and industry knowledge, revisit our core values, and cast vision for the year ahead. It’s always a meaningful time—full of learning, collaboration, and connection. Our company has historically been sales-driven, while I lead… Continue reading
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The Ultimate New Year’s Resolutions
It’s that time of year again—when the Christmas decorations get packed up and returned to the attic, the twinkle lights come down, and we make space for what’s next. A new year invites us into new beginnings. It offers the chance for a fresh start, a clean slate, and renewed vision. That’s why the turning… Continue reading
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He Appeared and the Soul Felt Its Worth
On Christmas Eve, we attended a festive service at church, holding candles and singing carols. While singing O Holy Night, I was stirred by a lyric I have sung a million times but never really thought twice about. We sang: “Till he appeared and the soul felt its worth.” In that moment, the weight of those words pressed… Continue reading
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Make Life Exciting Again
My two college-aged kids got home last week, and I had all the feels of Christmas. That next-level excitement that has you tracking their flight routes like a kid watching the Santa tracker app. As they each made their arrival, there was sheer joy—relief, gratitude, and the unmistakable feeling that the house was alive again.… Continue reading
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How to Be an Influencer
’Tis the season to be Christmas shopping, and if your inbox or social feed looks anything like mine, you’re probably being bombarded with listicles promising the best gifts of 2025. Suddenly every influencer has a “Top 10 Must-Haves,” “Gifts You Didn’t Know You Needed,” or “What I’m Buying for Everyone on My List.” And honestly?… Continue reading
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Transitioning to Transforming
Life is full of transitions. Some are monumental; others, barely noticeable. Yet each one reshapes us in ways both big and small. Lately, I’ve noticed transitions all around me. My sister and a dear friend are learning to navigate life without their spouses. Another loved one and close friend are walking through the exhausting rhythm… Continue reading
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