As we embark on a new decade, we’ll have the opportunity to participate in an election. You’ll often hear me say I don’t make political statements – and that’s true, but there’s a difference between making political statements and recognizing how politics impact your business or organization. We’re living in a time when politics are […]
This time of year, we’re always looking ahead, thinking about what we can to in the new year to be a better version of ourselves – lose more weight, save more money – the list goes on. I have a resolution challenge for you – be more generous. When I talk about generosity, I don’t […]
As we approach the holiday season, I think it’s important to take time to remember what this season is all about – many of us are traveling to spend time with family and friends, and taking time away from the office to do so. But are we truly disconnecting from work to engage with our […]
As the end of 2019 comes to a close, many of us are busy making a case for supporting causes that spark our passion. Whether you serve on a board, volunteer or financially support organizations in your community, this time of year always brings opportunity to make a case for getting more resources to your […]
I’ve had the opportunity to be a part of a few speaking opportunities regarding women in leadership. While I enjoy all of the opportunities I have to speak, female leadership is certainly one of my favorites. Most women serve multiple roles—business person, parent, daughter, partner, community leader, even caregiver. Do you see yourself in two […]
I’ve made my fair share of bad decisions in life: dropping out of college at the end of my sophomore year to get married and have kids, staying too long in a dead-end relationship, leaving ‘a real job’ to become a legal intern when I had three kids to support. Some of my bad decisions […]
Flashback to 2015 – I’m writing a doctoral thesis for the Doctor of Education degree I earned through the Executive Leadership Program at the Ralph C. Wilson School of Education at St. John Fisher College. My thesis – “Leading for Good in the Impulse Society” – examined the complex role of an executive at a […]
I was excited to have an opportunity to participate in CenterState CEO’s 7 Habits of 7 Highly Successful People in September. It was humbling to be asked to share seven of my own habits, and I was excited to hear with the other six individuals would have to share (refer to #5 below). Since these […]
Another topic that has come to my attention from the conversations I’ve had with my employees is how the lack of reliable transportation affects both them and Loretto. (ICYMI: I covered insight to starting a dialogue with Loretto and our diaper program in two previous posts – Make a Difference for Your Employees – Part […]
As summer comes to an end, many of us enter into a busy season – whether you’re resuming work, or have children who are starting extracurricular activities – our plates get full. This season can feel overwhelming for a lot of people, but especially for perfectionists. I’ve shared with you my struggle with perfectionism in […]
It’s no secret that I work in an industry that is experiencing a workforce shortage. As Loretto continues to grow – how can I possibly keep up? Part of the answer is HealthTrain. What is HealthTrain? It started with an organization called CenterState Corporation for Economic Opportunity. The individuals at CenterState CEO developed a program […]
In our world today, there is often an “us vs. them” mentality. Leadership vs. staff. Democrat vs. republican. Union vs. non-union. White vs. black. The list goes on. When I first arrived at Loretto, this “us vs. them” mentality was considered the status quo by many. Despite skepticism from colleagues (both in and outside of […]