Can You Tell Me How to Get to Great Leadership? Lessons from Sesame Street

by chellie | Nov 10, 2025 | Leadership & Culture

When the theme song starts — “Sunny day, sweeping the clouds away…” — it’s hard not to smile. Sesame Street isn’t just a childhood classic; it’s one of the best leadership classrooms out there. The show has been teaching generations how to communicate, collaborate,...

From the Locker Room to the Boardroom: What College Football Teaches Us About Leadership

by chellie | Nov 4, 2025 | Leadership & Culture

There’s something about fall that makes my Southern heart happy — the smell of tailgates, the sound of fight songs, and the thrill of seeing your team charge the field. College football isn’t just a game down here; it’s a season of life lessons wrapped in helmets and...

Scary Smart: What Great Leaders Can Learn from Halloween’s Most Famous Villains

by chellie | Oct 31, 2025 | Leadership & Culture

There’s something deliciously entertaining about spooky season. The pumpkins glow, the candy flows, and for a few weeks we all cheer for the ghosts, ghouls, and villains who normally give us nightmares. But if you look a little deeper, some of those famous Halloween...

Speak With Strength, Not Volume: 6 Things You Can Say Without Ever Raising Your Voice

by chellie | Oct 13, 2025 | Communications Skills, Leadership & Culture, Women in Leadership

Leadership isn’t about who speaks the loudest—it’s about who speaks with clarity and composure. Yet, when emotions run high or criticism stings, even experienced leaders can find themselves reacting instead of responding. For women in leadership, the challenge comes...