Dear Reader,

Growing up, I often had 2-3 birthday parties each year. I was involved in a variety of worlds that didn’t know that the other ones existed, and my parents, bless them, threw me multiple parties for the varying groups. I still feel that way; that I have very divergent & diverse groups of non-overlapping friends, and I like that. I see some frequently and some infrequently. Some have been friends for 30 years, others for 3 months.

I love celebrating, and even though lots of adults don’t have birthday parties, most years, I still do. But this year, turning 50 in October, I have been having a bit of an existential crisis. Who actually are my friends, and who should I invite? I have a couple of close ones, and I don’t question those. But the work I do puts me in contact with loads of folks, and some quite frequently, and I feel intimately connected with many. But they aren’t typical colleagues, as I am a contractor outside of their organization. I consider them friends, but is that also how they see it?

With much contemplation, I guess that my goal is not necessarily to come up with an answer as to who fits into the friend-checking box. It’s to continue to think about connection. So if you are reading this, please know that I appreciate you greatly and yes, I do think of you as my friend. Whether we see each other once per week or once a year, I am grateful for our connection. Want to come to my party? :)

Best, - Julie

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Learn with Leaders: All About Resilience

Many leadership topics tend to trend throughout the year and we have been receiving a lot of requests on resilience lately, and we would love to learn from your experiences.

In order to maintain resilience, companies can take a variety of steps. These might include investing in employee training and development programs, creating a positive work environment, providing resources for mental health and stress management, and fostering a culture of accountability and support.

We are interested in hearing more about what your company does to maintain resilience. Do you have any specific programs or initiatives in place? What has been the impact of these efforts on your team members and your organization as a whole?

Below is our Resilience Assessment. Use this as a tool to help identify strengths and weaknesses when it comes to your personal resiliency as well as your company's. We can't wait to hear from you!

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