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Your a few men down (or women)…short staffed by 234% One of my go-to leadership strategies, especially when a leader is wrestling with a challenge, is to ask them to zoom out for a moment. Imagine someone else—let’s call them “Leader You 2.0″—is in charge of your team. What advice would you give this Leader … Read more
This summer we took a trip to San Diego, and I’ve been reflecting. We went with some friends, and each of us had one “bucket list” item to check off. Mine was a relaxing beach day—sand, sun, waves, food, drinks—the works. Another wanted to catch a baseball game, which he almost made more exciting by … Read more
It’s easier to do it myself. Delegation—it’s a word that often sparks a mix of anxiety and frustration. I’ve had countless conversations with leaders who confess their struggle with it. “It’s easier to do it myself,” they say. “I just don’t trust anyone else to get it right.” Or, “The last time I delegated, it … Read more
I haven’t officially talked about Joy in a while, but you can better believe we are sneaking in a few moments of fun! Spent time this last weekend at a family wedding along the Mississippi River and then drove back early to catch some banana baseball!! Wishing the summer wouldn’t wind down so quickly, but … Read more
The Staples Man Makes the World Go ‘Round ???? It was like a slow-motion movie, except it was real life. I was at Staples, waiting in line for 200 copies—one of those times where everyone in front of me had a big order too. The guy behind the counter was clearly having one of those … Read more
I am always looking for ways to encourage young people to get out and make impact and JOY! Because, let’s be honest, we are only borrowing the world from future generations. On October 1st, I’ll be co-hosting a Networking opportunity (think mini-Rising Tides Connection Conference) for the high school students at a local high school! … Read more
Chumbawamba and Feedback. I recently received some feedback that really spun me for a loop. It made me think of Chumbawamba’s song “Tubthumping” — I got knocked down, but I got up again! ???? (I am joking, but also serious here). Feedback—it’s something we all give and receive regularly, but let’s be honest, it’s not … Read more
The Ultimate Multitaskers.✨ From managing families to crushing careers, the magicians who make it happen are oftentimes women. But even superheroes deserve a little joy —a moment to network, discover new opportunities, and explore fresh ideas. Join me for an evening of laughter, joy, and connection! Link to register here: https://amesalliance.com/upcoming-event/women-in-leadership-finding-joy-and-networking/
When worlds collide… I never played football (I know, big surprise), but it’s on my mind this week because my husband’s high school football team is being recognized this weekend for winning state 20 years ago. (Are we really that old?) Our high schools were actually rivals, so if we’d met back then, who knows … Read more
???? Rejection isn’t the end—it’s just not yet… One thing I’ve learned in my leadership journey is that rejection isn’t the end of the road (for me or my team) —it’s often just the beginning of something better. It’s easy to let a “no” knock the wind out of your sails, but what really matters … Read more
