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 | Dec 16, 2025 | Uncategorized
Every holiday season, we return to Whoville — a place filled with joy, singing, community, and one very cranky neighbor living just north of town. While How the Grinch Stole Christmas is often seen as a children’s story, it’s also one of the best leadership parables...
by chellie | Dec 9, 2025 | Leadership & Culture
The 1964 Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer stop-motion classic has been charming generations for 60 years — and it still packs powerful lessons for today’s leaders. What seems like a simple holiday story about a red-nosed reindeer is really a masterclass in inclusive...
by chellie | Dec 1, 2025 | Corporate Culture, Leadership & Culture
‘Tis the season for joy, connection, and… culture building!As we step into the most wonderful time of the year, leaders have a golden opportunity to do more than hang lights and pass around hot cocoa. December gives us a meaningful moment to pause, reconnect, and...
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...
