I was staring at a team building poster the other day – you know the kind, with bold letters declaring "There's no I in TEAM." And while I nodded along with the sentiment, something else caught my attention: if you rearrange those same letters, you can spell "Me." That realization stopped me in my tracks. Not because it undermines the value of teamwork, but because it illuminates something we often miss: teams need individuals who feel valued, who have purpose, who find meani

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I read a story today that stayed with me long after I closed my laptop. Parents across the country are now investing thousands of dollars...

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Have you ever found yourself forming an immediate judgment about something or someone, only to have that perspective completely...

This morning while unloading my dishwasher, I found myself pausing in a moment of unexpected gratitude. Having spent most of my adult...

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In these December days, as holiday expectations layer upon social tensions and world events weigh heavily on our hearts, many of us feel...

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