by chellie | Apr 7, 2026 | Leadership & Culture
Are you a thermostat… or a thermometer? It’s a question I didn’t expect to be asking myself about leadership—but here we are. In the utility industry, we ask a version of this all the time: “What’s the thermostat set on?” Because we know something important—systems...
by chellie | Mar 10, 2026 | Leadership & Culture, Reel Leadership
With a new installment of Dirty Dancing in development, I’ve been thinking about why this movie still resonates decades later. It’s not just the music. It’s not just the lift. It’s not even just that unforgettable line. It’s the transformation. At the beginning of the...
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 | Dec 29, 2025 | Corporate Culture, Leadership & Culture
As we look back on 2025, I couldn’t help but notice something else you kept coming back to—the Culture Secrets Podcast. I can’t tell you how much I’ve enjoyed keeping the Culture Building Conversation alive on the podcast after the release of my Culture...
