by chellie | Feb 17, 2026 | Leadership & Culture, Reel Leadership
This week marks the anniversary of the premiere of The Breakfast Club. Five teenagers. One Saturday detention. And one assistant principal who believed he already knew exactly who they were. The Brain.The Athlete.The Princess.The Criminal.The Basket Case. If you were...
by chellie | Feb 9, 2026 | Leadership & Culture, personal growth
There’s a line from an old 80s song that says, “I can’t drive 55.”Back then, it felt rebellious. Limiting. Like something was being taken away. Turns out, 55 isn’t a limit at all. This year, I turn 55—and I can say this with clarity and confidence: I like who I am...
by chellie | Feb 3, 2026 | Leadership & Culture
What makes someone an outstanding leader?It’s rarely a title, a corner office, or even years of experience. More often, it’s a collection of small, intentional habits practiced consistently over time. The leaders who build trust, inspire teams, and create strong...
by chellie | Jan 20, 2026 | leadership, workplace culture
There’s a moment many of us don’t like to admit out loud. It’s when someone starts talking about culture or leadership…and instead of leaning in, we quietly think: Blah. Blah. Blah. Not because the topics don’t matter — they do.But because we’ve heard the same words,...
by chellie | Jan 13, 2026 | Leadership & GRowth, personal growth, Writing & Creativity
The first letter was typed on a typewriter. I was eleven years old. Fifth grade. A teacher gave our class an assignment: study an inventor, write a non-fiction article, and submit it for publication. Most kids turned theirs in for a grade and moved on. I mailed mine....
