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He saved babies’ lives while being paid as a janitor.
Vivien Thomas aspired to become a doctor and demonstrated the intellectual capacity, discipline, and aptitude required for medical training. He saved every dollar from his carpenter job, toward medical school, certain he was building a future with his own hands. Then the stock market crashed. This was 1929 and the Great Depression that followed, didn’t…
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Despite tremendous progress in HR… why is disengagement still so prevalent?
If HR has evolved… if systems have improved… if language has modernized… then why does disengagement still feel so deeply embedded in the modern workplace? We’ve upgraded platforms. We’ve introduced engagement surveys, pulse checks, learning portals, wellbeing initiatives. We’ve invested in better tools, better frameworks, better intentions. And yet… disengagement remains stubbornly, almost universally high.…
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At the End of This Week, I Want You to Hear This: I See You
As this week closes, I’ve been thinking about how much we ask of ourselves while pretending everything is “fine.” We show up to meetings, push through deadlines, nod politely on Zoom… all while carrying a private universe of things no one else can see. So before you rush into the next thing… just pause with…
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Where do you go for Inspiration?
The world has never been more abundant with access. We can see more, listen more, do more — all at our fingertips. Social media overflows with inspirational quotes that we love, embrace, and eagerly share. And yet, for all this abundance, many of us find ourselves starved of something deeper. We are looking outward at…
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Why do some Employees Tune Out at Work?
I came across an article in Inc. recently by Kit Eaton: “How to Fight Clock Botching, the Latest Threat to Productivity” (published August 13, 2025). Up until then, I’d never heard the phrase clock botching before. I know of clock watching. I’ve done it. You’ve done it. That’s the “please-let-this-day-end” routine where the only thing…
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Why “doing what you love” isn’t enough
We’ve all heard the advice: do what you love and you’ll never work a day in your life. It sounds inspiring. It looks good on a coffee mug. But it’s misleading — even dangerous — because it oversimplifies how we are truly designed as human beings. The truth is: love alone isn’t enough. You can…
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The Danger of Labeling too soon
What sparked this reflection was a graphic I saw: “7 Signs You’re Dealing with an Inauthentic Person.” The list was absolute: if someone shows these traits, they’re inauthentic. Full stop. I think this is misleading. Human behavior is more nuanced. When we latch onto a label too quickly, we risk being myopic — zooming in…
Clarity BEFORE Execution. Structure BEFORE Speed
High-stakes decisions deserve disciplined thinking
You don’t need to move faster.
You need to reduce unnecessary risk.
When your decision affects income, reputation, or stability,
pause with structure before you act.
Giselle Hudson | Pre-Decision Advisory for Leaders Under Pressure 