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 | 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 | 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...