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The Lessons of Change
Pivot. Ahh, the illustrious word we got to know and love during the pandemic. We heard the verb used over and over as it made its way into many sentences,
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Even More Lessons From the Trail
Nearly one year ago, I was working on my first column to you as your 2022-2023 SMPS president. In that article, Lessons From the Trail (and the follow-up column, Lessons
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Gratitude for the Flower Bulbs … and the Lightbulbs
It happens nearly every fall. I’m browsing the home improvement store’s garden section and pause at the spring bulbs on display. Usually, I pass them by, preferring plants that result
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Reflections for Women’s History Month: Leadership in the Unexpected
Social media has been fun lately. And no, unlike other times I may have uttered this phrase, I don’t mean that sarcastically! The reason? Instead of doom scrolling, I’ve been
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Celebrating Our Past by Creating Our Future
It’s here! The Society’s 50th anniversary. *Insert virtual confetti toss* All year long, SMPS is celebrating the founding of our organization—especially at our annual conference, Amplify A|E|C, in Austin. I
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Lessons From the Summit: the Next Pinnacle
As this message is landing in inboxes and on the web, I’m preparing to land in Las Vegas for The Pinnacle Experience. It’s an SMPS event designed for experienced leaders
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Lessons From the Trail
Lessons From the Trail: From Rocks and Roots to the Big Picture “Did you have a nice trip?” If you were to go hiking with my spouse and me, you’d
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Living in a Spirit of Gratitude
It’s nearly Thanksgiving—my favorite time of the year. I love this holiday more than any other mainly because the expectations are spending time with family and friends, indulging in really
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