Category: Articles
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Life Tips from the Lens of a 44 Year Old Lady
I didn’t write this, but I also am a 44 year old lady currently and this is accurate and I want it findable by others. One of the comments on the IG thread was “nice privileged advice.” I want to address this – no, people do not have the money to always get the choices…
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Small Business – but credit got you crying? Here’s the way to make banks say “yes.”
As part of my advocacy work, I get to hear a lot about what is challenging businesses daily. One of the most common complaints is that people are rejected from loans in order to build their business. So let’s talk about loans, how to get your credit up, and what to do if you can’t…
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Boundary Setting = Peace
The theme of the week personally and professionally has been “set those boundaries.” In the course of a day, I generally am met with people who are skilled at navigating emotions and feelings, because that’s who I choose to spend time with. But when I step outside my safety zone, I’m always honestly surprised at…
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Get the fancy chair – and other desk optimizations
When I was 23, I had a boss that bought these crazy expensive chairs and had me build them. She told me that years of desk work to not get work related sitting injuries was important. The day I finally realized that my work was transitioning from adventuring and physical labor (my early twenties was…
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Recruiting Candidates – I learned the hard way so you don’t have to.
I have seen so much junk on social media trying to pin poor candidates on trying to hire for diversity – and I want to emphasize that it is junk. There are two ways to hire: passively or actively. It is as it has always been: we are lazy creatures and the idea of looking…
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Harness the Power of ChatGPT: A Guide for Climbing Gym Operators
The bricks and mortar of our climbing gyms may only stretch so far, but the capabilities of technology know no bounds. With budgets stretched thin and multiple tasks vying for attention, many gyms find hiring skilled professionals a luxury they can’t afford. Here’s how ChatGPT, an advanced AI developed by OpenAI, can help you maximize…
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Our best Child Development Books
My husband and I have two elementary school-aged girls. I posted a book that we have and my friends indicated they’d like to know what other books we would recommend to add to their library, so here goes! Series I love the Conscious Stories series. We have them en Espanol and in English as my…
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The Proximity Principle: Don’t Ask, Attract, Your Dream Boss
The Proximity Principle: Don’t Ask, Attract, Your Dream Boss She’s awesome, but she’s put the work in. Are you worth her energy and investment, yet? Not long ago, someone approached me for a job opportunity, and regrettably, I had to decline. I’ve come to realize that when someone reaches out and says, “Hey, I admire you — let…
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Challenge the Status Quo: Recommended Leadership Books for Managers Who Want to Drive Change
Challenge the Status Quo: Recommended Leadership Books for Managers Who Want to Drive Change I have had more than a few present and past employees ask me for recommendations of books (I’m a voracious reader) to make them better at their jobs — and at life — so here is my ever-evolving list of must-reads, by category. ALSO — I use Blinkist…
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From Sonnets to Syntax: How you can use ChatGPT
From Sonnets to Syntax: How you can use ChatGPT Once you start, the ideas start blooming. I had ChatGPT write the alt text for this. It’s glorious. I think ChatGPT and its ilk can do a lot of good in the world. It can help us start to balance human productivity in a healthier way — getting less…
