The Inner Workings Blog

Some of the things on my mind.

Why I Have Zero Tolerance for Bullies

Why I Have Zero Tolerance for Bullies

Why I Have Zero Tolerance for Bullies There are many things in this world I can overlook. A bad day, a careless mistake, a misunderstanding between people who simply see things differently — these are part of being human, and grace goes a long way. But there is one thing...

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Chicago Trip Recap

Chicago Trip Recap

A Trip With a Purpose My Chicago Trip Recap. Last week (mid September) I traveled to my companies Chicago office in Schaumburg, Illinois. I was sent there for a clear reason: to learn as much as possible about processes and lines of business outside my usual scope in Northern Border...

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Broken Crayons Still Color

Broken Crayons Still Color – It’s Never Over

There is a saying I keep coming back to: broken crayons still color. Six words. That’s all it is. But every time I sit with it, something in me exhales. Because if I’m being honest, there are seasons where I have felt exactly like that. Snapped in half. Worn down...

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Stop Waiting to Be Picked

Stop Waiting to Be Picked

Stop Waiting to Be Picked You’ve done the work. You have outperformed. You’ve been patient. It’s time to stop waiting for someone else to recognize what you already know. You know the feeling. You’ve hit every metric, led every initiative, and showed up in ways that weren’t even in your...

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