The Intersection
The way we work, grow, and succeed is changing. I’m here to explore what that means for you and your company. This blog is a collection of insights, strategies, and reflections designed to help individuals take ownership of their career and life and help companies create a space where team members thrive.
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 or the company you are part of, this is the place.
Let’s build something great—together!
Hope – Making Goals a Reality
On a previous blog post, I introduced the Hope Theory developed by Charles Snyder. In that post, we discussed the formula for hope: HOPE = GOALS + PATHWAYS + AGENCY Since that time, I’ve been doing more research on the power of hope and this formula. I came across...
Wellbeing for 2024
2024 is officially here. The holiday season is so busy for many that goals for the year aren’t a focus. As we start the year, I encourage you to consider the 8 dimensions of wellbeing. Physical. Occupational. Financial. Social. Intellectual. Environmental. Emotional....
Hope & Possibilities
Welcome to 2024! This is the day we consider our dreams for the year ahead. The slate is clean. The year is full of hope and possibilities. “There is nothing magical about the flip of the calendar, but it represents a clean break, a new hope, and a blank canvas.” -...
PodList & Summary – 12.30.23
Welcome to the Saturday post. Below is a quick recap of what was covered on both the personal development and sustainability blogs this week as well as some podcasts that inspired me. Enjoy! Personal Development Below is a summary of the personal development blog...
New Year – Resolutions, Goals, or Aims?
As we look to the new year, many are considering what they want from the new year. Some conversations talk about resolutions. Others focus on goals. Even others talk about aims. So, what is the difference? With a bit of research, here’s what I’ve found: Resolutions:...
15-Minute Project – Q4 Update
My yearlong project to spend 15-minutes a day tackling projects around the house continued. For this final post of the year, I’ll highlight what happened in Q4, discuss how the project “drifted”, and on what I learned, and consider the year ahead. The Progress Like...
Word of the Year
Yesterday, I provided some highlights from my 2023 word of the year. There were some questions at the end to prompt you to consider your own word for 2024. That might have got you thinking. You might also have wondered where to start. There is no “right” process, but...
2023 Reflection – Year of Allow
Each year, I select a word of the year. That word guides my direction and is a quick reminder of my goals and aspirations. The practice began in 2015 and words have included: Lead, Create, Transform, Joyful, Edit, and more. The word for 2023 was ALLOW. The Background...
Merry Christmas
I hope you find peace and happiness relaxing with family and friends today and enjoying the magic of the season.
PodList & Summary – 12.23.23
Welcome to the Saturday post. Below is a quick recap of what was covered on the blogs this week as well as some podcasts that inspired me. Enjoy! Looking for “one more small thing” for the holiday? Consider the Kindle version of One Shade Greener at Home or the...
Vision for 2024
The last two weeks, the posts have covered the 8 dimensions of wellbeing – physical, emotional, occupational, financial, intellectual, social, spiritual, and environmental. For those who want to dive deeper, a 63-page workbook is available. After doing a reflection on...
Strategic Life Plans
Business strategy is a process. Plans are written each month, quarter, and year. Vision is set for 5-25 years in the future. Mission and values are defined. Action plans are created. Companies dedicate time and resources to create a solid foundation to guide the...
One Shade Greener – A Philosophy
In 2010, I founded One Shade Greener. A company focused on the was environment. Change habits one by one to lighten our impact on the earth. Each step moving us One Shade Greener. That was 13 years ago. Today, the mission and philosophy still stand. Yet, my...
Thriving
I’ve been thinking about the process moving from an overwhelming life to a life where we are thriving. Over the years, books, podcasts, and research have shaped my life on my own journey. There is no magic solution. No one size fits all process. Things that work for...
Sustainability, Clutter, and Wellbeing
For the last 5 years, I’ve spent time in December reflecting on the year past. I use the 8 dimensions of wellbeing that were covered in the last two weeks: Physical, emotional, occupational, intellectual, environmental, financial, spiritual, and social. This year, I’m...