On Middle School Me

I had to dig out an old photo a while back for a work event. I needed a sports-themed picture from my childhood, a rarity considering my fairly unathletic youth. I played middle school volleyball for 2 years, preceded by 2 years of little league softball, and that was it. I had flunked out of … Continue reading On Middle School Me →

On Doing Hard Things

Talent. Challenge. Growth mindset. Development. Doing hard things. These are buzz words I explore almost every day at work as a Talent Development Manager. There's another blog somewhere in my head on how I accidentally tripped and fell into this line of work. But for right now, let's just say that I really enjoy watching … Continue reading On Doing Hard Things →

On Public Failure

One of the thorny facts of my existence is that I am, and always have been, overweight. Something that merely three years ago, I wouldn't have said out loud with my mouth, but something that my body said out loud every single day. Obese, actually, according to my former BMI. After several years participating in … Continue reading On Public Failure →