Rise of the MeEO
At the beginning of 2025, I posted a trend that was “the rise of the MeEO”.
The summary of the trend was as follows:
“The Rise of the MeEO™ Mindset: Professionals are managing their careers like businesses, using personal branding as “career insurance” to stay resilient and adaptable. This mindset empowers individuals to take control of their professional narratives, positioning themselves as leaders in their industries while maintaining the flexibility to pivot when opportunities arise.” – Lori Sullivan
Now, 18 months later, I continue to refine and understand the impact of the trend.
Conversations with employees, solopreneurs, and business owners have refined the insights.
More people are talking about the instability of the job market.
Our lives are overflowing with too much to do at work and at home.
We need the MeEO mindset more than ever.
The belief (and determination) that we have agency and autonomy in our career and life.
Once we realize that we are not stuck in our current situation, change can begin.
We can craft the 8 dimensions of wellbeing to suit our needs and desires.
Manage our time and energy in the way we want.
Become more aware of our values, strengths, motivations, and tendencies.
Define our unique difference.
Ensure we have career insurance in place for any obstacles that come our way.
Network and provide thought leadership even when we aren’t searching for a job.
Realize that we need space for creativity.
The possibilities are endless.
Before we know it, we can call ourselves a MeEO.
Posts This Week
Professional Journaling. After writing every morning for nearly 4 years, I see the positive impact that a daily habit can have on your professional life. This post explains why and how you can get started.
Life Lessons. This post talks about the moments across our entire life that set the foundation of who we are and transition us into new versions of ourselves.
Considering Control. In a world that seems out of control, we would all like a little more. However, there is a tipping point where too much control is no longer positive.
Personal Brand Burnout in the Job Search. When we are looking for a new role, presenting our personal brand can become exhausting. This post acknowledges that and provides some ideas.
Bright Eyed and Bushy Tailed. This is a saying I heard often during my childhood. Now, living with several night owls, I consider what the saying means and when it might be used.
Podcasts That Caught My Attention
The Career Advice Nobody Gave You. 26 minutes. The Next Big Idea Daily. This podcast highlights two books. First, Clock In: No-BS Advice for Getting Ahead in Your Career (Without Losing Your Mind) by Emily Durham. Then, Christina Wallace shares highlights from her book, Portfolio Life.
10 Habits Holding You Back From Success. 12 minutes. Optimal Living Daily. This podcast explains that success is about eliminating the behaviors that quietly sabotage progress. By replacing certain habits, you can become the kind of person who creates success.
How to Increase Your Productivity by Managing Your Energy. 8 minutes. Modern Mentor. This podcast suggest that we stop running all-out and instead use our energy wisely.
What Stories Does Your Home Tell? 5 minutes. Before Breakfast. This short episode gives ideas on how to make your spaces feel more meaningful.
What Do You Think?
Do you feel like a MeEO in charge of your career and life today?
Have you considered journaling in your professional life?
What ideas did the posts & podcasts spark that you could implement in the week ahead?
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