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Leading with Character: The Happiness Conundrum

Leading with Character: The Happiness Conundrum

Leading with Character: The Happiness Conundrum Here we are in the midst of the holidays, and reminders are everywhere that “’tis the season to be jolly.” What comes to mind when you read those words? The holiday season means different things to different people. But...
Leading with Character: Alone but not Lonely

Leading with Character: Alone but not Lonely

Leading with Character: Alone but not Lonely Life seems to move so quickly, and another holiday season is already upon us. Although there are common themes such as joy, giving, and gratitude my experience is the holiday season means different things to different...
Leading with Character: Your Life Story

Leading with Character: Your Life Story

Leading with Character: Your Life Story If you read my blogs or listen to my leadership talks, you know I advocate for lifelong learning. One of my favorite methods is tuning in to informative podcasts while driving down the highway or slogging away on the elliptical....
Leading with Character: Inspiring Others

Leading with Character: Inspiring Others

Leading with Character: Inspiring Others As I worked my way up through the ranks in the US Coast Guard, my focus shifted from learning to lead myself and developing my own leadership skills to developing and leading others. There’s so much power in giving back because...
Leading with Character: The Art of Listening

Leading with Character: The Art of Listening

Leading with Character: The Art of Listening Autumn on Cape Cod is my favorite season. Mother Nature announces herself like a haughty guest who arrives fashionably late to a party—dressed well, strutting boldly, with the intent to create a sensation. Making a grand...
Leading with Character: Lifelong Learning

Leading with Character: Lifelong Learning

Leading with Character: Lifelong Learning Shortly after I retired from the US Coast Guard in 2018, my mother-in-law posed a question that no one had ever asked me before, “Sandy, what motivated you to stay in the Coast Guard for 40 years?” I’d been asked a million...