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 | 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...
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...
