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Focusing on the Good News
Today's blog is a bit different from most. It's really hard to not hyper-focus on what's not going right in the world. So I thought I...
Melissa Sims
6 days ago


Antidote to Anxiety: ACTION
If there’s one thing Americans can agree on right now, it’s this: political anxiety is at an all-time high. Whether you lean left, right,...
Melissa Sims
Mar 14


The Ultimate Plot Twist
Change. Just reading the word might make your shoulders tense up a little. If we take a step back, change isn’t inherently bad—it’s...
Melissa Sims
Mar 7


Anyone Have Whiplash Yet?
How to Build Resilience When Facing Repeated Challenges Let’s be real—working in home visiting (or any field that requires constant...
Melissa Sims
Feb 28


Even Leaders Need Mentors
Why Guidance Shouldn’t Stop at the Top When we think of mentorship, we often picture an eager professional seeking wisdom from someone...
Melissa Sims
Feb 21


Love is Still the Answer
"Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that.” ...
Melissa Sims
Feb 14


Breathe In, Breathe Out
Change and uncertainty seem to be constant companions lately, don’t they? Whether it's navigating funding shifts, adapting to new...
Melissa Sims
Feb 6


Permanence Is an Illusion
Impermanence is that glimmer that things not only can change, but just like everything in life, inevitably will change.
Melissa Sims
Jan 31


Food for Thought
After stepping on the scale last week, which I usually avoid, I was caught a little off guard. My pants were getting a little snug, but...
Melissa Sims
Jan 17

The Role of Ethical Leadership in Building Trust and Transparency
Let’s face it—trust and transparency aren’t just buzzwords anymore. They’re the lifeblood of any thriving organization, and they ring...
Melissa Sims
Jan 10


Reprioritizing
Welcome Back and Happy New Year! After the first few days of almost two weeks off, I found myself wondering what the heck to do with...
Melissa Sims
Jan 3


Reflecting on the Past Year
A Guide for Leaders to Inspire Growth and Resilience As the calendar turns to a new year, we’re presented with a valuable opportunity:...
Melissa Sims
Dec 27, 2024

The Best Laid Plans...
The phrase “If you fail to plan, plan to fail” has to be one of my least favorite sayings of all time. Yeah, great idea: Let’s start a...
Melissa Sims
Dec 20, 2024


The Power of Sleep
Why is it that we tend to prioritize our exercise, our eating habits, our skincare routines, etc, but not really our sleep? It is just as...
Melissa Sims
Dec 13, 2024


Don't Forget About YOU.
The holiday season can be a time of joy and togetherness, but it also brings stress, emotional challenges, and a packed schedule. For...
Melissa Sims
Dec 6, 2024


Rediscovering What Matters Most
The holiday season is often described as “the most wonderful time of the year.” Yet, for many, it feels like a whirlwind of stress,...
Melissa Sims
Nov 30, 2024


The Life-Changing Power of Daily Gratitude
Fun Fact: Thanksgiving wasn’t even a national holiday until Abraham Lincoln signed a bill in 1863, after Sarah Hale, author of “Mary Had...
Melissa Sims
Nov 21, 2024


The Psychology of Hope
One of my favorite quotes of all time is from an “old” movie (not really that old by my standards) called the Shawshank Redemption. One...
Melissa Sims
Nov 15, 2024


Our Only True Anchor
Life is a series of moments, each unique, each fleeting. Yet, it is often our nature to dwell on the past or worry about the future,...
Melissa Sims
Nov 8, 2024


Humanizing Yourself as a Leader
Leaders walk a fine line between authority and accessibility. How close is too close? Can we be friends? Do I need to put up a wall...
Melissa Sims
Nov 1, 2024
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