From “Be Happy” to “Be Whole” at Work If you’ve had a week of curveballs, welcome to the club. It must be this eclipse thing! You know I work with bright leaders who care deeply—and even they confess: “I know I’m supposed to stay positive, but some days it’s… a lot.” Here’s the…
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The Choice That Changes Everything I was reminded this week of something profound: How you communicate is a choice. It’s not just what you say, but how you choose to make the other person feel in that moment. It’s a choice to make a difference in the life of another human being. …
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We’ve all worked with that person. You know the one—they walk into the room and somehow the energy shifts. Suddenly everyone’s talking about what’s wrong, what won’t work, and why things are getting worse. Maybe it’s the colleague who starts every Monday complaining about management. Or the team member who turns every brainstorming session…
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Let’s be honest—most stress management advice feels like it was written by someone who’s never had to fire an underperformer, handle a really angry customer, or manage up to a difficult boss while keeping their team motivated. Leadership stress is different. Usually, you can’t “just take a mental health day” when your team is counting on you.…
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It’s my birthday this week! 🎂 Birthdays always make me reflective – not in a “where did the time go?” way, but in a “wow, look at all I’ve learned” way. So, what better way to celebrate than sharing some birthday wisdom with YOU, my community of positive culture creators? Now you know…
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What’s the hidden cost of “No Problem”? I was rushing to pack up after a speaking engagement at a conference when I realized I needed a late checkout. The Scottsdale hotel had been stellar all weekend, so I called the front desk with confidence. “Hi, this is JoAnna Brandi in room 352. I’m speaking…
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I don’t know about you, but I’ve always been drawn to beach glass. You know those smooth, frosted gems you find scattered along the shoreline? Last week, walking along the beach here in Florida, I picked up a particularly beautiful piece of sea green glass and had one of those moments—the kind where…
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Can you move beyond to perks to create a mentally healthy culture now? May is Mental Health Awareness Month, I’ve been reflecting on a powerful insight from workplace culture expert Catherine Mattice who said “Good perks can’t fix a bad culture.” This resonates deeply with me, especially in light of recent research from Michael…
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With headlines screaming for your attention, political tensions at fever pitch, and uncertainty seeming constant, it’s easy to feel tossed around in a stormy sea. And if you are anything like me – you really don’t like that feeling! Many leaders share the same concern – how to navigate this turbulence while keeping…
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WOW! We’re living in what the experts call a BANI world. That’s Brittle, Anxious, Non-linear, and Incomprehensible. Whoa! Sounds like your life? Our systems are as brittle as a stale cookie. (Remember those supply chain meltdowns?) Workplace anxiety is so thick you could cut it with a knife. Everything’s non-linear – meaning small…
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