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 | 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 | 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 chellie | Apr 29, 2025 | Corporate Culture, leadership, Professional Development
Even the most well-intentioned leaders can unknowingly hold themselves—and their culture—back. Culture isn’t built in mission statements or on a poster in the breakroom. It’s built in everyday decisions, interactions, and beliefs. And sometimes, the beliefs holding...
