The MeEO™ Minute

The way we work, grow, and succeed is changing. I’m here to explore what that means for you. This blog is a collection of insights, strategies, and reflections designed to help you become a MeEO™ and take ownership of your career and life.

I pull from books, podcasts, research, and personal experiences to uncover practical ways to stabilize, grow, and thrive in today’s evolving world. If you’re looking to create a stronger, more sustainable foundation for your career and life, you’re in the right place.

Let’s build something great—together! 

Finding Our Summer Groove

When we think about the year, we each break it down in our own way. Some think in quarters. Some in seasons. Some follow school calendars. For me, the year has five distinct segments: Segment 1 (January – March): New Year Energy Segment 2 (April – Memorial Day):...
Weekly Summary – 6.14.25

Weekly Summary – 6.14.25

Welcome to the Saturday Summary. What I’ve Posted – Blog Summary  This week many of the posts explore tensions and different approaches to our life and work. I hope each will provide you some insight on where you are right now and where you want to go. Work and...

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Productivity Redefined

Productivity Redefined

This week, I listened to a podcast from Everyday Better with Leah Smart focused on productivity. Leah interviewed Ali Abdaal and discussed his book Feel-Good Productivity. They focused the discussion on the three blockers to productivity: Uncertainty, fear, and...

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Creating an Integrated Life

Creating an Integrated Life

Kendra Adachi was recently on an episode of The Next Big Idea Daily. She provided an overview of her book The Plan: Manage Your Time Like a Lazy Genius. The book is about leading what she calls and integrated life. She comes at planning through the lens of a life that...

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How Do You Approach Life?

How Do You Approach Life?

Our approach to life is a big question. However, this post will break it down to look at just one layer. I listened to an episode of the TED Radio Hour podcast over the weekend. The title was “Approaches to Life: Improvise, Pivot, or Plan.”   There were three...

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Two Types of Career Planning

Two Types of Career Planning

When it comes to our careers, there are two primary approaches. Offense and defense. Some of us are better at playing one side of the game, others are better at the other. The challenge is that most people don’t realize they are playing in one mode. They aren’t aware...

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Work and Life – Working Together

Work and Life – Working Together

The concept of work-life balance has been a conversation since I began my career. Doing a little searching, I found a research report that gave some history on the origins.  Back in the late 1800s the work hours of women and children were limited and in 1938 the Fair...

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Weekly Summary – 6.7.25

Weekly Summary – 6.7.25

Welcome to the Saturday Summary. What I’ve Posted – Blog Summary  This week my personal favorite is the post on reading. That said, I think the others can provide insight and ideas depending on what you are focused on right now. MeEO Operating System. The first...

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What Phase Are You In Now?

What Phase Are You In Now?

“The sun symbolizes our ego and physical identity, while the moon represents our emotional landscape and inner world. When the moon is full, the sun sits directly across from the moon, which is a call for balance in our personal and/or professional lives.” – Love by...

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What Type of Reader Are You?

What Type of Reader Are You?

We don’t just read books. We read for reasons. To escape. To grow. To understand. To feel something. Over time, I’ve noticed different reading personas. The reasons behind why we pick up a book. Some of us read to relax, others to level up. Some read to connect,...

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Heads Up or Heads Down

Heads Up or Heads Down

I often hear or say the phrase “heads down”. This happens when we need to dig into a project. A work sprint. Some research. A home improvement activity. The projects can vary. However, the idea of going all in to complete is there in every situation. What I haven’t...

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Book Review: Your Journey to Financial Freedom

Book Review: Your Journey to Financial Freedom

Financial books have drawn my attention lately. Specifically, I’ve been looking for simple structures to help people understand and manage money. That search led me to Your Journey to Financial Freedom by Jamila Souffrant. It’s a practical, easy-to-read guide that...

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MeEO Operating System

MeEO Operating System

6 Practices to Run Our Life with Purpose We don’t need to wait for a promotion to lead. We can lead from wherever we are. However, only if we take ownership of how we operate. That’s the idea behind the MeEO Operating System. A personal leadership model made up of six...

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Weekly Summary – 5.31.25

Weekly Summary – 5.31.25

Welcome to the Saturday Summary. What I’ve Posted – Blog Summary  This week the posts cover a lot of topics. I hope at least one of the summaries below sparks your attention and has you dig a bit deeper. Guidelines for a MeEO. The week starts with a post...

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Stop Networking & Start Connecting

Stop Networking & Start Connecting

We have heard about the benefits of networking. They say having a strong network can serve you well if you need support in your career. Prompting points of view like this one: “Networking is one letter away from not working” – Kerry Hannon When I first heard this...

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When Confidence Gets Cloudy

When Confidence Gets Cloudy

Confidence isn't a fixed trait. It doesn’t live on a 1–10 scale. It moves like the weather. In seasons. I’ve come to see confidence as a cycle, not a straight climb. Confidence begins with a spark. The spark builds as we try, learn, and grow. Then, sometimes quietly,...

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