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 | 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 cfcadmin | Jul 12, 2025 | Career, Corporate Culture, leadership, personal growth, Professional Development, workplace culture
This morning, something unusual happened. As I walked along the beach, a crane appeared beside me. No flapping. No noise. Just calm, deliberate steps matching my pace stride for stride. At first, I smiled at the serenity of the moment. But the longer it walked with...
by chellie | Mar 18, 2025 | Community Building, Corporate Culture, leadership, personal growth, workplace culture
Grief is a powerful emotion, one that doesn’t care about your schedule, your responsibilities, or the fact that people are counting on you to lead. As professionals, leaders, and culture builders, we often feel the weight of showing up for others—even when our hearts...
