March 2025 – By Beth L. Sinkler, Growth and Strategy Director, Maximus
I am envisioning a bountiful harvest this season, claiming my joy in hopes of bringing it to fruition. What is it, you may ask? It’s gardening season! Though I am not typically a hand-in-the-earth, dirt-under-my-fingernails kind of gal, I am giddily excited. This season, …
September 2024 – by Veronica Curry, Associate Vice President of Human Resources, Germanna Community College
As summer’s heat fades and the air grows crisp, nature reminds us that change is an inevitable part of life. For many, this transformation of summer to fall can be a stark reminder of the personal transformations we experience. Embracing the …
August 2024 – By Rebecca Purdy, Deputy Director, Central Rappahannock Regional Library
I used to hate my Saturdays. They started with getting up early to beat the crowds at the Farmers’ Market and the grocery store, taking the dog for his longer weekend walk and then calling my parents. By the time all of this …
May 2024 – By Devin Fedor, Senior Director of Organizational Design and Effectiveness, Great Minds
Change has been taking up space in my mind lately. I find myself surrounded by change, personally and professionally, and I am often called on to help teams navigate change more effectively. Reactions to change can range from mild to extreme, …
by Beth Williams, Executive Director for Human Resources, University of Mary Washington “Hey, I know it’s super last minute, but …” Thus began a text I received one morning at work a few weeks ago. A friend of mine was extending an invitation to see a band from the 80’s – my high school days […]
by Susan Spears, President and CEO, Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce Effective leadership is not just about making decisions and delegating tasks; it is also about understanding the emotions of oneself and others. Emotional intelligence is the ability to do just that. It involves being self-aware and able to manage one’s own emotions while at […]
by Veronica Curry, Associate Vice President of Human Resources at Germanna Community College As we are now well into the summer months, we can certainly say, The Heat is On. Summer brings a lot of energy and excitement and makes me think of Glenn Frey’s song, The Heat is On. Summer is no doubt the […]
by Shavonne R. Shorter, Ph.D. Associate Provost for Equity and Inclusion and Chief Diversity Officer; Associate Professor, Department of Communication and Digital Studies at the University of Mary Washington Want the secret to living a full and fulfilling life? My advice is to take every opportunity available to understand, appreciate, and celebrate diversity in […]
By Devin Fedor, Head of Organizational Design and Effectiveness at Great Minds Feedback is always a hot topic. How do I get more? What do I do with it? What if I disagree or don’t like what I hear? We are wired to want feedback, yet both the acts of giving and receiving feedback can […]
By Susan Coleman, Director of Marketing & Communications for HCA Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center I love the saying, “This too shall pass.” It is an indicator that there is a season of change coming, and if I am in rough spot, it will not last forever. But what if I like where I am?
