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Navigating Betrayal and Negativity
We've all dealt with betrayal at some point in our lives, and it's never a fun thing to go through. When you either confide in someone,...
Melissa Sims
May 31, 2024


Cultivating Meaningful Relationships in the Digital Age
The older I get the more I notice how much I love to be alone. I used to be super social and loved getting together with friends and...
Melissa Sims
May 16, 2024


America's Mental Health Crisis: Breaking the Stigma and Finding Solutions
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to shed light on the very real struggles millions of Americans face every day. While mental...
Melissa Sims
May 1, 2024


Fighting a Battle We Can't Win
If you are in the “older” sector, do you look at those younger than you as unfocused, lacking work ethic, unserious, and inexperienced?
Melissa Sims
Apr 19, 2024


How Busyness Halts Progress
Wouldn’t it be nice if we could say “I’ve been great. Slowing down and really enjoying life, and being open to all the opportunities availab
Melissa Sims
Apr 4, 2024


Fear, Change, and the Unknown.
Fear, Change, and the Unknown While this title likely sounds like a dystopian novel, fraught with drama and suspense, this is just a...
Melissa Sims
Mar 22, 2024


Identifying Potential
As much as we deal with leadership development, its not hard to believe that we see all kinds of potential just waiting to be realized....
Melissa Sims
Mar 8, 2024


Time to Simplify.
Navigating the Information Overload I have been wracking my brain this week with what to write about for you, and here it is, 7:00pm...
Melissa Sims
Feb 22, 2024


Are We OK?
The overwhelming perception is that people are not feeling safe, stable, or even hopeful about where things are headed, and perception is re
Melissa Sims
Feb 9, 2024


Bridging the Gap
A new term is on the rise…no more “quiet quitting.” The new trend slowly creeping up on us? “Quietly Manage.” Understanding the...
Melissa Sims
Jan 26, 2024


Why Creativity is Essential for Success
In a world that is constantly changing and evolving, the ability to think creatively has become a vital asset for success both personally...
Melissa Sims
Jan 11, 2024


Embracing the Season
The combo of the holiday season and year-end deadlines often bring a whirlwind of activities and responsibilities. It's a time when our...
Melissa Sims
Dec 14, 2023


Striking the Right Balance
We’ve talked about empathetic leadership on numerous occasions but what happens when empathy is mistaken for something else, like...
Melissa Sims
Nov 30, 2023


The Symphony of Workplace Collaboration
In the symphony of workplace collaboration, each team member is an instrumentalist. Their unique strengths, when harmonized, can lead to...
Melissa Sims
Nov 16, 2023


Is Artificial Intelligence Part of Your Leadership Plan?
As we stand on the precipice of incredible advancements in Artificial Intelligence, we have a decision to make. Prepare for change and...
Melissa Sims
Nov 2, 2023


A Mindful Approach to the Office Gossiper
In a world fueled by gossip - from reality tv, sensational 24-hour opinion-based news, social media, and magazines - it is no wonder that...
Melissa Sims
Oct 20, 2023


What Happened to the Fun?
With deadlines, projects, and a sometimes ‘heavy’ environment, it is easy to forget about keeping ourselves happy in the workplace. We...
Melissa Sims
Oct 6, 2023


Creating a Culture of Appreciation
As a leader, you inevitably have a responsibility on your shoulders of what kind of culture you inspire, and how your staff buys into...
Melissa Sims
Sep 21, 2023


Do You Have Attachment Issues?
When we cling too tightly to a desired outcome, a measurement of success, or a lofty idea, we are unable to see a bigger, or maybe...
Melissa Sims
Sep 7, 2023


Red Light, Green Light: Setting Boundaries
Burnout, quiet quitting, stress fatigue, anxiety…these are all things that can be avoided by setting clear boundaries - at work and in...
Melissa Sims
Aug 25, 2023
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