Here’s what I know, we rise higher when we rise together. And we do this by having a supportive front row.

If you're standing on the precipice of your own pivot, remember you're not starting from scratch.

One of the most valuable lessons I’ve learned is that learning never stops. If you want to grow, lead, and stay aligned with the work that matters, you have to continually evolve and learn.

Honesty really is the best policy. When the people around us, whether they be in personal or professional relationships, are less than truthful; it hurts.

One thing I’ve learned in my career, and really just life in general, is that progress is rarely a straight line. Whether it’s work, school, or in relationships, detours are inevitable, but they aren’t failures.

In our careers, we all experience seasons that feel a little heavier than others. Rejections. Proposals that didn’t land. Opportunities that slipped through our fingers. Speeches that didn’t resonate the way we hoped. These things can sting.

If you’re old enough to remember when malls were the place to be, you might also remember the freestanding map, usually found at either end and in the center of the shopping establishment. The map would detail all the stores and clearly mark your location with an arrow and …

Some professionals think withholding information gives them a leg up or makes them look more competent. That is not the flex they think it is. Not sharing information so you can appear like the “know-it-all” is a harmful form of storytelling.

Should politics have a place at work? Before I answer that that, let me start here …

At one point in my career, I was assigned a complex writing project with no deadline. It required multiple pieces of content targeted for different audiences with consistent brand voice. Writing is my jam …

I’ve been thinking a lot about the amount of change (read: chaos) we’re bearing witness to in this season. I know change is always happening, but right now, it seems like A LOT. 

One of the most powerful shifts we can make in our careers, and our lives in general, is changing our perspective from “I have to" to “I get to." It sounds simple, but this transformative mindset can create positive outcomes on how we show up at work, in our communities, and even in the job search.

A husband, a father, a drum major for justice - Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. He was many things to many people, but at his core, he was a man who refused to stay silent about the things that mattered. He spoke boldly; not because it was easy, but because it was necessary.

Belonging is a powerful and necessary in the workplace. When people feel seen, valued, and included, they contribute and thrive. Yet, somewhere along the way,

At a previous gig, we held weekly corporate status meetings where one team member would share what they were working on. Without fail, they'd start with the same phrase …

“You’ve got two ears and one mouth for a reason.” Anyone else grow up hearing that? Sometimes those simple childhood lessons become the most relevant in adulthood.

You know what’s coming in less than two weeks: the flood of “new year, new me” posts declaring that 2026 is going to be the year.

Not me. Not doing it. I can 100% promise…

Heraclitus, the Greek philosopher, once said: “The only constant in life is change." One of my middle school teachers added his own twist: "Change is hard; then we die."  Two very true quotes indicating the ubiquitous and perennial nature of change.

Spoiler Alert: This post is not about Excel, but it does have include some professional tips.

As we step into December, generosity is all around us. As I reflect on that, I am reminded giving isn't only about the material things. Every community has needs, and each of us has something meaningful to offer.