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On our latest Leaderish Podcast  episode — Hiring Smarter, Not Harder: What Every Manager Should Know  — our conversation with Joel Schwann  focused on helping hiring managers write better job descriptions, craft thoughtful interview questions, and even navigate the ongoing debate about assessments. But as I listened, I realized the real theme went beyond hiring. It was about clarity  — the kind that helps leaders slow down long enough to see the people behind every decision,

When I was very young, I was the bravest person in the room. I wasn’t afraid of anything. I could talk to anyone. A few years later, in...

We are very young when we start to collect data. How loud and how long do I need to cry before mom or dad gets me out of this crib? Is it...

Photo credit: American Red Cross Tiffany Circle. 250+ women gathered in Washington, D.C. for the Tiffany Circle Summit in Sept. 2025 I...

When I see that a connection on LinkedIn has added the “Open to Work” ribbon on their profile picture, I always stop and pause and...

SCV Ladies with Peyton Everyone you meet will impact you in some way. Some are acquaintances who leave a fond memory after you part ways....

I turned 15 just two weeks after my mom’s funeral. It was a Saturday, and my dad asked what I planned to cook for dinner. My family...

I continue to learn about the benefits of meditation. A few moments each day to sit and reflect and listen to our bodies and our minds to...

We all experience setbacks and hardships. Some are small but relentless. Others shake us to our core. Last week, I was...

Have you ever been in a meeting or a training session, raised your hand to ask something, and the speaker responded with,   “That’s a...

If you’ve ever tried to make a major change—whether it’s a new wellness habit or a career pivot—you already know this truth: change...

These words remind me of the famous Maya Angelou quote:   “People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people...

I’ve always had a good relationship with my mother-in-law, so when she needed a temporary place to stay due to major home renovations, my...

We mow our own lawn, and honestly—I don’t mind. It’s cathartic. Sometimes I listen to podcasts or dance music, but most days, it’s just...

Public speaking makes a lot of people nervous—and I get it. Even after years of presenting, I can still feel anxious before stepping on...

I believe in the power of relationships—and I believe we meet the people in our lives at exactly the right time. Sometimes that person is...

The Red Cross mascot, Buddy Blood Drop For nearly 30 years, I’ve had the privilege of serving on a variety of boards, from Toastmasters...

Another Peloton ride, another inspirational song. I don’t listen to much rap, but today’s ride included Eminem’s   “Lose Yourself.”   The...

Back in my corporate life, I remember one meeting when I shared something I shouldn’t have. It wasn’t anything monumental—no birth...

Last Friday, Mike and I celebrated 29 years of marriage. It felt like every other day. I forgot to buy a card. He didn’t. He always finds...