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!
Approach to Anything
At the end of January, I had the opportunity to be a special awards judge for an Engineering Society of Detroit event where student teams of three designed sustainable cities. I was so impressed by the knowledge and ideas these young students presented. One thing all...
Weekly Summary – 2.1.25
Welcome to the Saturday Summary. What I’ve Posted – Blog Summary This week I pulled in the final posts that were written back in 2023. Writing every day, I’ve found it interesting to see when I bring writing from my archives to the forefront on the blog. I hope...
Social Media Strategy
When we think about our personal brands, social media plays a role. In the past, there were general guidelines. Use Facebook for personal connections. Use LinkedIn for professional connections. Today, the lines have blurred. Hundreds of social media platforms have...
Permission Slips
We are all familiar with the permission slip. Most often they are used for children to allow them to go on field trips at school. Recently, I read an article where personal permission slips were mentioned. Brené Brown has described the personal permission slips as: “A...
Focus on Ourselves
Life is full of opportunities to compare ourselves to others. What others have. What others do. Careers. Homes. Cars. Clothing. Hairstyles. Promotions. Nearly anything we can think of, we could compare it to someone else. Yet, what good does this do? Who benefits?...
Future of Work – Creativity
Conversations about the future of work often center on hybrid work. Digging deeper, three topics emerge: When and where we work. Who does the work – full time, part time, freelance, and gig workers. How do we leverage technology – AI, automation, and more. What seems...
Perceived Control
When we think about our work, we tend to look for autonomy. The ability to work when and how we are at our best. We want control. Determining an approach. Crafting a message. Moving toward an end that fits our goals. My Perspective I think there may be a tipping...
Weekly Summary 1.25.25
Welcome to the Saturday Summary. How are you feeling about your job and the strength of your personal brand? If they could be in better shape, I’m looking for 3 more participants in a pilot program (50% off). The program is 5-weeks, 1on1, personalized, and aimed to...
10 AI Ideas to Organize Digital Files
I go through phases where I struggle with disorganized files on my computer. I remember a file but can’t remember the name or where I have it stored. I need a new approach. Yet, I can’t figure out where to start. That’s when I had an idea – what if I asked ChatGPT to...
Decluttering
Before organizing, it’s best to declutter. This should be straightforward. However, the process can be caught up in sentiment and emotions. Letting go of photos, mementos, and even clothing can be hard. Deciding that we don’t have to let it all go at one time can make...
Clutter Zero
I heard a recent episode of Optimal Living Daily podcast titled “Busyness is a Kind of Debt”. One point that stuck with me was the comparison that clearing clutter and getting to “clutter zero” provides the same feeling as getting rid of credit card debt. The...
Daily Clutter
As we enter each day, we make tradeoffs on where to spend our time. We have deliverables for work, errands to run, dinner to make. Our plates are full. We likely also have non-urgent activities on the list causing mental clutter. A deliverable that is further out but...
What Can We Learn from Clutter Spirals?
In a previous post, we discussed how clutter can be found in all 8 dimensions of wellbeing – physical, environmental, emotional, social, spiritual, financial, occupational, and intellectual. We have also reviewed how clutter can cause anxiety and put us into a...
Weekly Summary – 1.18.25
Welcome to the Saturday Summary. My personal branding pilot program is in full swing with 4 of the 10 open slots already filled. If your current job is feeling insecure, you want to start expressing your thought leadership, re-connect with past colleagues to build...
Clearing Complexity
I came across a quote by Bill Gates that is worth thinking about. “The barrier to change isn’t too little caring, it’s too much complexity.” – Bill Gates The world today is full of challenges that need to be overcome. Yet, we are busy with lives that can be...