One reason I am grateful for spending much of my career in education is the opportunity it provides to constantly learn. Surrounded by incredible teaching, from sharing classroom experiences to being immersed in an environment where colleagues enjoyed discussing popular…
The power of the human spirit
I’m a Humans of New York fan. It’s hard not to be when you’re a storyteller and genuinely interested in people. The latest post shared via their Facebook page is a whirlwind series—11 posts in total—released in rapid succession throughout the day. Judging…
Let’s talk about failure
When was the last time you messed up? Fell flat on your face. Didn’t get what you wanted. Just plain lost. Keep thinking about the thing—how you felt, what you thought about yourself, how long you dwelled… Now, when was…
When was the last time you tried something new?
From starting WFH habits to trying your hand at a fresh hobby, many of us have tried new things—whether we wanted to or not—over the last 10 months. Some enjoy trying new things more than others. Research shows it helps…
Don’t let someone else tell you what you can or can’t do
I recently stumbled upon my old portfolio—the one I compiled filled with media clippings, press materials, and writing samples from my first job in PR following college. I prepared it to bring along on the interview I landed when contemplating…
“MAKE JOY”
When visiting London, I loved checking out the artistic window displays for the large department stores and other major retailers, including several that had impressive food halls (another topic for another day). Many had festive seasonal decorations and detailed, whimsical…
We want a lot from our leaders
I recently completed the Leadership Accelerator Program offered through the UB School of Management. There are countless things I learned—and I would be happy to talk with anyone interested about the value of the program—but the best part beyond the…