Can we please normalize ridding our world of the phrase ‘job hopper’?!?  It’s ridiculous.  Are we really going to put a negative label on, ridicule, and criticize people who make career moves that best align with their aspirations and values?  Who take advantage of opportunities to provide for their families?  I have had several different … Continue reading Job hopper!?! →

2022 – wow, what a year!  Ups, downs, twists, turns…truly one for the books.  Choosing a ‘word of the year’ has been a recent trend – one that I have embraced.  For 2023, I have chosen the word ‘connection’.  My 2022 was chock-full of amazing experiences with fellow HR people.  I spoke at various conferences … Continue reading Connection →

Scenes from Elf the movie - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4UggyEAjSBY I love Christmas.  The holiday season is awesome, and I strive to enjoy every minute of it.  I find joy in decorating my house, choosing the tree, seeing the lights and blowups in my neighborhood – it all puts a smile on my face and fills my heart.  … Continue reading Presents are my Favorite! →

November 26th is Small Business Saturday.  (It is also THE GAME – OHIO STATE v. XICHIGAN!)  As many know, small business is near and dear to my heart.  I have dedicated my career to supporting the small business community, and I love that we now dedicate a day during the holiday season to highlight this … Continue reading Ode to Small Business →

On Monday, we had a beautiful night for trick-or-treat.  Even though my girls have outgrown the tradition, we love passing out candy to kids and seeing all the cool costumes.  This year there was a young man dressed in a Detroit Tigers baseball uniform!  (This is a rarity in Central Ohio.  We gave him extra … Continue reading This past week has been awesome!  →

My September is off with a bang! The first half of the month has been wonderfully busy and fun!! First, I took my sister and my oldest daughter to see Lady Gaga in concert. A-MA-ZING! I love concerts and I have been to a lot of them. This was one for the books. The energy … Continue reading Gaga, Kentucky, and a podcast – oh my! →

Today is National Bloggers Day!  I honestly did not know that was a thing until today.  Wishing all the bloggers out there a wonderful day!! I am taking this opportunity to reflect on why I started my blog in the first place.  At Orangetheory, one of the mantras is ‘remember why you started.’  This helps … Continue reading Why I Blog →

Since the announcement of the Roe v. Wade decision being overturned, I have been struggling.  Thinking back on the events of the past 2.5 years – pandemic, George Floyd, the election, January 6th, ‘don’t say gay’, Ukraine, shootings in Buffalo and Uvalde, Roe v. Wade – a common theme stands out…intolerance.  Why?  Why all the … Continue reading Why All the Intolerance?  →

I talk to myself.  A lot.  I admit it.  I have for years.  I did it today; I was prepping for a direct feedback conversation with a team member.  That’s when it hit me – the years of talking to myself has all been for a reason.  On May 25th I had the pleasure of … Continue reading Now I Understand Why I Talk to Myself →

Words are important.  Our words are very powerful.  I don’t think we are always conscious of how strong our words can be and the affect they can have.  In HR, there are some words I would like to remove from our vernacular.  Here are my top 3 and why they need to go: Job hopper … Continue reading Words →