by chellie | Sep 11, 2026 | Personal Reflection
I have lived through more than a few moments that seemed to stop the world. I remember the Challenger explosion. Desert Storm. Chernobyl. The fall of the Berlin Wall. COVID. I watched the arrival of the iPhone change how we communicate, consume information and...
by chellie | Aug 17, 2026 | Leadership & Culture, Reel Leadership, workplace culture
By late August, I can feel the tide of excitement rising—and yes, that pun was absolutely intended. High school stadium lights are coming back on. College football predictions are everywhere. Fans are pulling out their favorite shirts, planning game-day menus and...
by chellie | Jul 30, 2026 | leadership, Reel Leadership, workplace culture
Across the country, backpacks are being packed, pencils are being sharpened, and students are heading back to the classroom. But the kids aren’t the only ones who could benefit from going back to school. Leaders need refreshers, too—not in math, science, or grammar,...
by chellie | Jul 2, 2026 | Corporate Culture, leadership, personal growth, Reel Leadership, storytelling, workplace culture
There’s something about National Treasure that makes it a perfect movie to revisit as America celebrates its 250th birthday. It has adventure. It has mystery. It has American history woven throughout the storyline. It has a race to protect something priceless before...
by chellie | Jun 16, 2026 | Communications, leadership, Reel Leadership
This year marks the 50th anniversary of Jaws, the blockbuster film that had beachgoers everywhere thinking twice before stepping into the ocean. While most people remember the giant shark, the suspense, and the famous two-note theme music, I’ve always thought...