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! 

Give Shinrin-yoku a Try

These days, life is overwhelming for many. Workloads exceed what we can handle. Layoffs. Politics. Caring for children…and parents. And so much more. We each have our own set of challenges. One activity that can provide benefits to all is shinrin-yoku. Forest bathing....
Flexibility and Autonomy at Home

Flexibility and Autonomy at Home

Yesterday, we talked about how flexibility and autonomy come into play at work. The relationship between employer and employee varies based on the time and place structure of the organization. In addition to considering flexibility and autonomy at work, we can...

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Flexibility vs. Autonomy

Flexibility vs. Autonomy

The concepts of flexibility and autonomy are talked about in the context of work and often interchanged.  Yet, there is a difference between the two when it comes to where and when we work. Flexibility is the ability to be easily modified and include...

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PodList & Summary – 3.2.24

PodList & Summary – 3.2.24

Welcome to the Saturday recap. Enjoy! Personal Development This week has an eclectic mix of posts. We cover planning, “fitness”, and realizing it’s OK to step away and lean on others.  Types of Years. The first post of the week talks about four types of years –...

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Fitness

Fitness

A podcast today mentioned the idea of fiscal fitness. We’ve heard of this. We’ve also heard of physical fitness. In both cases, we are aiming for our personal goals and definitions of “fit”. My Perspective This got me thinking about how fitness might be a term that...

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Meal Planning

Meal Planning

The daily food cycle has an impact on our overall wellbeing. When our lives seem to have more to do than time to do it, meals become a challenge. We spend money on carryout. We start to eat less healthy foods. We struggle to find ways to get things back on track. My...

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Organizational Hope

Organizational Hope

We have explored hope in our everyday lives. Broken down the elements of the hope formula: HOPE = Goals + Willpower + Waypower How might this formula translate to a team or an organization? Hope at Work: We can dig into each of the elements of hope and find ways to...

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It’s OK to Drop Everything Sometimes

It’s OK to Drop Everything Sometimes

With responsibilities and high expectations of ourselves, we often can’t image “dropping everything”. We believe that meetings need us. Kids can’t miss a practice. Work must be delivered on time – no matter what. The list goes on. However, life throws curve balls, and...

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Types of Years

Types of Years

I listened to one of Jay Shetty’s recent On Purpose podcasts titled "The Only 7 Step Goal Setting Method You Need to Become Who You Want to be in 2024”. Long title. Great Content. One of his frameworks really connected with me. He said that each year might call for...

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PodList & Summary – 02.24.24

PodList & Summary – 02.24.24

Welcome to the Saturday recap. Enjoy! Personal Development With the new year in full swing, the posts this week focus on goal setting and clearing clutter.  How Can We Impact Change? The first post this week provides ideas for impacting change. No matter what...

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Fluency

Fluency

When we think of fluency, we think language. Fluent in English, Spanish, Chinese, etc. While the primary definition of fluency is tied to language, there is another meaning. The ability for something to flow freely. This could apply to many things in our lives. We...

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Dimensions of Emotional Intelligence

Dimensions of Emotional Intelligence

There is often conversation about the need for emotional intelligence (EI) at work. Yet, there is little conversation around what this really means. We often perceive that you “have it” or you don’t. 5 Components of Emotional Intelligence There are five components of...

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Types of Intelligence

Types of Intelligence

We all know the concept of IQ (Intelligence Quotient). In the last 15 years, more has been published on the importance of EQ (Emotional Quotient). I was doing a bit of research and came across the work of Howard Gardner. In the early 1980’s, he identified 9 different...

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Crystalized Intelligence

Crystalized Intelligence

In 1963, psychologist Raymond Cattell introduced the concepts of fluid and crystallized intelligence. Fluid intelligence encompasses the ability to solve novel problems and adapt to new situations. Crystallized intelligence represents the knowledge and skills we...

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How Can We Impact Change?

How Can We Impact Change?

Inspiring change isn’t limited to one specific method or approach. The shift often begins with individual actions that ripple out to create a collective impact. Our passion and persistence can motivate others to work toward a better world. Ideas to Inspire Change When...

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PodList & Summary – 2.17.24

PodList & Summary – 2.17.24

Welcome to the Saturday recap. It’s a bit of a short one.  Enjoy! Personal Development With the new year in full swing, the posts this week focus on goal setting and clearing clutter.  Take a Breath. This first post of the week reminds us that sometimes we...

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