Tag: mental-health
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The Importance of Rest for Leaders
Full disclosure, I’m writing this post from an airport heading to a much-needed vacation somewhere warm and tropical. For me, this trip isn’t so much about travel as it is about the need to rest. I realize that I’m drained and need time to recharge and relax. This is key for me being a strong…
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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…
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Gratitude in Learning from Mistakes
Too often in gratitude posts we think about the here and the now. Specifically, the people and situations that make life better. However, too often, we don’t think enough about the missteps that teach us. Earlier this year at the American Marketing Association’s Higher Ed Symposium, I shared a mistake I made as a leader.…
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Day 2 AMA Takeaways
Another great day of sessions, keynotes, and conversations at day two of the American Marketing Association. A huge thanks to the planning team for curating such great conversations. Here are my takeaways from the second day. Fear of Failure Too often, we let the fear of failure paralyze us from trying new things. We need…
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CASE Marketing and Branding Takeaways
I had a phenomenal few days at the CASE Annual Conference on Marketing and Branding in Los Angeles. In my closing remarks as the co-chair, I reminded participants to be sure to share their takeaways. Having attended several professional development conferences in the past, I’ve found that as my inbox loads, my creativity and enthusiasm…
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