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What Grover Taught Us About Fear and Leadership
What can a furry blue monster teach us about leadership? In this heartfelt reflection on The Monster at the End of This Book, Laura K Spencer, Ed.D. explores empathy, fear,…
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“Stand Back,” Said the Elephant: What a Children’s Book Taught Me About Leadership, Innovation, and Intentional Impact
What can a sneezing elephant teach us about leadership? A childhood book sparked fresh insight on how even our smallest decisions can shake the ground beneath us. In this post,…
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Discover the Power of Reverse Pet Peeves for Joy
A friend sent me an article about happiness called, “Happiness doesn’t have to be a heavy lift.” Something that resonated was a portion on reverse pet peeves, which are those…
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Turn Up the Music, Even on the Rainy Days
A joyful Hulu ad reminds us: we can’t control the weather outside, but we can protect our inner climate. Choose joy—dance anyway.
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Embracing the ‘Find’ Journey in 2025
A #OneWORD Challenge Stepping into 2025, the word “Find” resonates deeply, embodying my journey of exploration and self-discovery. This past year, it served as a quiet guide, a personal mantra…
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Embracing the Air: Lessons from a Bumpy Ride
I’ve always believed that some of life’s most valuable lessons are learned not in moments of triumph but in those where we stumble, falter, or in this case, quite literally,…