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How Did K-12 Shape You?, Vol. 13, Issue 2
Dear Reader,
INXS. REM. The Cure. The Cranberries.
These make the soundtracks of my high school years.
I just went to accept an award in Pittsburgh, PA, my hometown, where I was given the Distinguished Alumni Award in the Business category from my high school alumni association. What an honor.
North Allegheny was the place where I rocked really big hair, played field hockey, and felt secure enough to spread my wings & fly. I had to think long and hard about what to include in the speech; I was supposed to talk about how my schooling K-12 made an impact on me.
I tend to look backward instead of forward, but every time I look back, I realize some really important things.
Listen to what I said here:
What impact did your K-12 make on who you are now?
Best, Julie
Last Call: Resilience Intensive
Can you answer yes to any of these three questions?
- Do you believe in having your team be as resilient as possible?
- After making it through the hardship of COVID-19, are you ready to level-up what resilience looks like?
- Would you like to carve out time to learn and grow with other dynamic leaders?
If so, we have the perfect program for you.
Join us for the 15th Group Coaching Intensive for Leaders (Only Offered Twice Per Year)
Training Series Topic for Spring 2024:
Building Resilience for Yourself, Your Team, and Your Organization in 2024
When: February - June 2024
5 Topics:
The Power of Vulnerability & Trust-Building, Productive Perseverance (including grit & “failing fast”), Authentic Connection & Creating a Values-Based Team, The Power Couple: Gratitude & Generosity and Possibility Thinking & Innovation Mindset
Are you ready for transformation?
| Transform your Resilience Now! |
Media Highlights: Canvas Rebel Interview
Recently, I had an amazing chat about the journey from just starting out to where I am today. Often, we see successful businesses, but the real magic happens in the middle phase—those nitty-gritty details that we often overlook. Click below to read more about my scaling up story, the challenges, the leaps of faith, and the incredible team that has helped me soar.
| Read My Story Here |
Media Highlight: Voyage Phoenix Inspiring Conversations
I recently spoke with Voyage Phoenix about my journey. From rock climbing instructor to Peace Corps volunteer, to career services director, and now proud owner of Lancaster Leadership, it's been an amazing journey. Read below to dive into the twists and turns that brought me full circle, teaching people how to climb without the rocks, empowering them to believe in themselves, champion their teams, and conquer the challenges.
| My Inspiring Conversation |
Leadership Toolbox: Ethics
Dive into the twists of ethical decision-making with our new article, Unlocking Ethical Excellence: Harnessing Powerful Decision-Making at Work, written by Julie Lancaster and Judy Tincher. From lost cash to workplace values, this article unveils real-life dilemmas and offers tips to navigate the gray areas. Find out how your values shape your choices.
| Unlock Your Ethical Excellence |
Recap: Freebies Week Winners
Our first Freebies Week of the year has concluded and we are excited to announce our winners.
Freebies Week happens twice a year and is four days of leadership questions and prizes. Recipients answered our questions, which are posted on LinkedIn, and were entered to win a daily prize. It's that easy. Below are our winners.
- Day One: Elizabeth Springborn - Copy of the book, The 5 Practices of Highly Resilient People by Dr. Taryn Marie Stejskal
- Day Two: Floye Bradford - Women's Leadership Academy
- Day Three: Emily Baum - Recording of our recent masterclass "Positive Intelligence - Flex Your Workplace Culture" to share with colleagues
- Day Four: Katharina Whittington, Marissa Graves, and Mariah Zavala - A seat to our Spring Group Coaching Intensive
Thank you to everyone who participated, we hope our winners love their prizes. Make sure to connect with us on LinkedIn to play along in July 2024.
| Prepare for the Next Freebies Week |
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