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!
Simplicity Day
Today is National Simplicity Day. The day honors the life of Henry David Thoreau and advocates a life of simplicity. While Thoreau lived in a world without the distractions of today, this thought still rings true. “Our life is fritted away by detail…Simplify,...
Embracing Wabi-Sabi
Wabi-sabi is a term often associated with art and design. An aesthetic concept that values imperfection, impermanence, and simplicity. When we look at the words separately, the definitions of the parts make the whole clearer: Wabi – The celebration of simple,...
Book Review – The Song of Significance
Seth Godin’s most recent book, The Song of Significance was recently released. The book sets the vision for a future of work. In his research, he found that when people describe the best job they ever had, these were the four main statements selected: I surprised...
PodList & Summary – 7.8.23
Welcome to the Saturday post. This is where I summarize podcasts that inspired me throughout the week and give a quick recap of what was covered on both blogs. Enjoy! PodList This week, the list is short with just three podcasts to feature. How to Manage: Finding...
A Sustainable Life
Today marks the first six months of writing this blog. The goal was to share content in the personal development space. Summarizing what I’ve heard, tried, and continued to learn in my own life. The content has covered many topics. This got me thinking. My Perspective...
15-Minute Project – Q2 Progress
It’s the end of Q2 and the halfway point of the year. In January, my project to spend 15 minutes a day cleaning the basement began. At the end of Q1, I wrote a post summarizing progress. The projects expanded from the basement to two closets upstairs. Second...
Summer Project
Many take vacations during the time between the 4th of July and Labor Day weekend. Some take long trips with their family and friends. Some take Fridays off making every weekend a long weekend. Others take random days to go to a baseball game, zoo, water park, or...
Happy 4th of July!
I hope you find time today to relax and enjoy time with family and friends.
Halfway Day
Yesterday, July 2nd was officially halfway day 2023. This is the midpoint of the year and a perfect time to reflect and plan. Look Back What has happened in the first half of the year? Accomplishments. Relationships developed. Changes made. Life events. Look Ahead...
PodList & Summary – 7.1.23
Welcome to the Saturday post. This is where I summarize podcasts that inspired me throughout the week and give a quick recap of what was covered on both blogs. Enjoy! PodList This week, four podcasts caught my attention and made the list. Three of them are a little...
The Upside of Social Media
Most focus on social media these days are the downsides. We mindlessly scroll losing hours of our day. We feel depressed comparing ourselves to others “perfect” social lives. We can become more isolated and shut off from the real world. The list can go on. What we...
National Handshake Day
Yes. There really is a day for everything. National Handshake Day got me thinking about the practice and how the pandemic changed everything. Ever since I can remember, handshakes have been a greeting – especially in the workplace. They are comfortable. A routine that...
A Letter to Your Future Self
Have you ever written a letter to your future self? There are many times we capture memories for our future self to come back to. We create time capsules to be opened in a prescribed year. We put photographs in albums to come back and remember moments in our...
Journaling Isn’t One Size Fits All
Journaling is a great way to get your thoughts out of your head and onto paper. There are many ways to journal and many purposes. Below are the ones I’ve tried in the last 5 years. The GLAD Structure This form of journaling uses the acronym GLAD to remind you to...
Starting a New Job
We will each hold an average of 12 different jobs in our lifetimes. This means that we will have many opportunities to adjust to how we fold into a new position. With each move, we need to learn a lot about the company, work, and co-workers. At the same time,...