Tag: leadership
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How AI Supports Stronger Leadership
I’ve spent the past nearly two years using AI in my daily work. Now that I’m more comfortable, I’m also encouraging my team to use AI as part of their regular cadence. The other week someone asked me about using AI as a people leader. The person was feeling tension about how to use it…
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How CASE Shaped My Career: Lessons and Gratitude
This has been a post that I’ve been dreading to write. It’s a goodbye of sorts, and those are never easy. The CASE District IV Conference this year is my public goodbye as chair of our district. I spent two years in that role, and two years as the chair-elect. I’ve spent nearly 20 years…
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From Cardigans to Confidence: How My Style Evolved with My Personal Growth
I spent last night switching my closet from fall to spring. There were clothes everywhere, and somewhere during the messy middle the idea for this blog post came about. I was switching my clothes out because spring conference season is here. For females (or at least me), there’s always pressure to have a great outfit…
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7 Effective Strategies to Advocate for Yourself at Work
Asking to be considered for a job or a promotion is one of the hardest things to do as a professional. It’s putting yourself out there in a way that is hard to step back from. I liken it to sharing with a friend you think there’s an opportunity for a relationship (married that friend).…
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Essential Skills Gained from Pursuing a Doctorate
I’ve taken time this year to suss out how higher education has helped me in achieving my goals. First, I thought broadly about the impacts of how higher education made me a better person and leader. Then, I challenged myself to spend time thinking about the impact each degree had on my life. First, my…