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Don't Make Easy Things Hard

I am admittedly an on-the-road-to-recovery perfectionist.  I have a talent for making things more complex than they need to be. It’s a version of creativity, a desire to build for quality, but one that can work against me.

The funny thing is that making easy things hard ...

We Fall to the Level of Our Systems

I am a massive fan of James Clear’s book Atomic Habits.  It’s a textbook for me. One I revisit every year between Christmas and New Year’s. An excellent time for reflection. 

For me, goals have always been intoxicating. They promise transformation—better performance ...

Over the years, I’ve collected little bites of wisdom—short phrases from clients, mentors, friends, parents, books, office walls, and life itself. Some are funny, some profound, and all of them memorable. They’re the kind of reminders that keep me focused and clear, picking me up when I need it.  

I ...

In Minnesota, I jokingly refer to September as "back to business month" due to our short summers – and our propensity to try and pack the schedule to take advantage.

During the summer, making the monthly peer group meeting can be challenging while trying to run your business, lead your team, and ...

Some people are born to be entrepreneurs and own companies, others just get lucky.  I am one of the lucky ones and remain forever grateful to Dodd Clasen – the founder of Creatis – who took a chance on this corporate-gal-turned-wannabe-entrepreneur and allowed me to join Creatis as a minority owner ...