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!
Optimal Distinctiveness
I heard a reference to optimal distinctiveness for the first time the other day. The concept was developed by Marilynn Brewer in 1991. The theory is that individuals are seeking to attain the optimal balance of inclusion and uniqueness. We want to both...
PodList & Summary – 8.26.23
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, there are five podcasts that stood out to me. There is a mix of personal...
From Chores to Deep Work
In May, Seth Godin had a post on his blog that really struck me titled Chores. There was one statement toward the end that summed up the idea perfectly. “The truth is that if we stop doing chores, we have to do real work instead. The things that aren’t...
Life Quests
Yesterday, we discussed how personal development can be thought of as a quest. Thinking deeper about this, the journey of life is full of quests. Living on our own. Raising babies….toddlers…teenagers…young adults. Navigating our careers. Starting a business....
Personal Development Quests
An adventure is a trip without a destination. A journey is when experience is more important than the destination. The quest is focused on exploration and discovery seeking a goal or result. Quests are personally relevant and can be done alone or with a group. They...
Charisma is a Skill
In late May, Seth Godin had a blog post titled "Stevie and Marvin”. The lesson of the post was that Mavin Gaye’s charisma “was a skill and not something he was born with”. This was an interesting statement to me. I always felt that charisma was something some people...
Quit vs. Grit
There was an article in The Guardian titled “Feel like quitting your job or your relationship? Maybe you should…”. The premise of the article that we may have gone too far with the Grit Culture made popular by Angela Duckworth’s book Grit: The Power of Passion...
PodList & Summary – 8.19.23
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, there are four podcasts that stood out to me. There is a mix of habits,...
Breaking Routines
There are a lot of benefits to the routines that give our lives structure. They streamline our tasks. Let us navigate responsibilities with ease. Provide calm and stability to our days. Yet, they also lead us to live on autopilot. We go through the motions without...
Do Adults Need Recess?
In Gretchen Rubin’s book Life in Five Senses, she went to the Metropolitan Institute of Art in New York every day. At the end of the book, she compared her daily trips to childhood recess. She found recess (and her trips to the Met) times in her life that sparked...
A Personal Retreat
Life moves so fast we can easily get caught up in the whirlwind of responsibilities. The thing that is often neglected is essential to our well-being: taking time for ourselves. While we can take short moments for a walk or meditation, another option to consider is a...
National Relaxation Day
Today, August 15th is National Relaxation Day. This day promotes stress relief through relaxation techniques. Living without stress leads to a clearer and calmer mind. The benefits of a calm mind include increased creativity, better concentration, and overall...
Slowing Down to Speed Up
When a new project comes up, the natural response is to dive right in and start to get things done. However, taking a little time to plan the activity can save time and lead to greater success. There are several reasons why planning sets us on a better path:...
PodList & Weekly Summary – 8.12.23
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, there are four podcasts that stood out to me. Topics include setting...
Gifts and Goals
When out walking, I take notes and capture thoughts on my phone. When at my desk, thoughts are captured in a notebook. Typically, the notes reference a source or say “idea” if the thought is a new one of mine. Lots of the notes become blog posts. Today, there was a...