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 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 | Nov 24, 2025 | Leadership & Culture
Thanksgiving isn’t just about the food. It’s about connection, chaos, and those wonderfully awkward moments that remind us how human we all are. Pop culture has given us plenty of Thanksgiving table moments that make us laugh, cringe, or cry and if we look closely,...
by chellie | Nov 18, 2025 | Leadership & Culture, Women in Leadership
Fairy tales aren’t just about castles and crowns. They’re stories about courage, resilience, and heart. And when you look closely, those classic princesses we grew up watching were quietly teaching us powerful lessons about leadership long before anyone used the word...
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,...
