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In the words of Indiana Jones, 'It's not the years, honey, it's the mileage.' And that rings true in the professional landscape we navigate. It’s the experiences, challenges, and achievements we amass over time that define our paths. Consider this as you outline your business strategies and professional milestones. Let's drive value with each mile we venture in our careers.

Delve into the evolution of the Associates of the Sisters of the Cross and Passion with our historical video series. Discover more here: https://buff.ly/3UVd1ht #PassionistHeritage #CrossandPassionSisters

This powerful rendition of Led Zeppelin’s Stairway to Heaven nearly led me to tears. And helped me answer questions on creativity. How can it be the wellspring which brings career success and fulfillment?    We've all been affected by a great piece of work. A song, a poem, a beautiful painting. But how does creativity play into your career? I leaned into successful author and playwright, Julia Cameron, to learn. "𝐶𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑣𝑖𝑡𝑦 𝑖𝑠 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑛𝑎𝑡𝑢𝑟𝑎𝑙 𝑜𝑟𝑑𝑒𝑟 𝑜𝑓 𝐿𝑖𝑓𝑒. 𝐿𝑖𝑓𝑒 𝑖𝑠 𝑒𝑛𝑒𝑟𝑔𝑦: 𝑝𝑢𝑟𝑒 𝑐𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑣𝑒 𝑒𝑛𝑒𝑟𝑔𝑦." - Julia Cameron. How would your work look like if you had unbounded energy? Imagine pouring into a project with relentless enthusiasm. Building project structures, presentations, and people with purpose and passion. You'd be unstoppable. Not because you are trying to get ahead of the next man or woman. Because the closer you get to your creativity, the more you tap into your unbridled power. Creating for the benefit of your colleagues. Your company. But this still sounds crazy, doesn't it? We think of creativity for the artist.  Not for the Leader. Not the Project Manager. Let's not constrain creativity to a canvas in the museum.  "𝑇ℎ𝑒 𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑙 𝑤𝑜𝑟𝑘 𝑜𝑓 𝑎𝑛 𝑎𝑟𝑡𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑠 𝑖𝑠 𝑎 𝑤𝑎𝑦 𝑜𝑓 𝑏𝑒𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑖𝑛 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑤𝑜𝑟𝑙𝑑." When you embrace your inner artist, you can create. Anything: 🔆 I love presenting to executive leadership. Crafting the message and communicating it to persuade positive action. 🔆 I love change management. Creating narratives for people to adapt and thrive during challenging times. 🔆 I love Program Management. Building structures and governance to shepherd teams to success. You gain fulfillment when you create. And others do too. You put something out in the world for people to benefit. That's leadership. And leads to: ⬆️ More Opportunities.  ⬆️ More Promotions.  ⬆️ More Pay. Embrace your inner artist and creativity today. Comment below. 👇What do you think? Do you agree? If you enjoyed this, ♻️ Repost this for your network, and follow Jas Gill PMP, PMI-ACP for more. Thank you :)

New recommendation for long hot summer afternoons: watch the documentary "The earned life" on how rewarding it is to live a life devoted to others' success, rather than our own. Be grateful for what you have! Thanks to Han P. M. Bullens and Bullens Heimann & Friends Foundation. 🎥🌟 #Documentary #Recommendation

This philosophy is more than inspirational ideas, it’s a way of life at Snyder & Company. We have embraced the wisdom of these principles and put them into action every day! Read more about it: https://lnkd.in/e-WbF9u

Check out the Portrait Project: “Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?”

Want to get a better understanding of what the #buildbackbetter works mean for regions for the past 2 years? Check out this powerful panel to get a sense. Thank you Angela Martinez Angi Taylor Leigh Bernacchi Salem Habte and Kenya Asbill for sharing your work and insights!

Ford has done a phenomenal job bringing the old Michigan Central Station back to life with a massive capital investment in the community. Detroit’s turnaround still has a long road ahead but the investment in the heart of the city by key corporations (and key families) have supported this turn in what continues to be a positive direction. We can’t forget another key part of this turnaround has been driven by individual investors, a lesson in economics - one I fear will be missed through the reemergence of Detroit as a player once again in this country. Long before a few large corporations started pumping money into the greater infrastructure, a resurgence was happening on a smaller, but perhaps, more impactful scale. Young entrepreneurs, artists, and investors were changing the landscape of the city for years ahead of the curve. These individuals were buying houses and rehabbing them one brick at a time. Many young and ubertalented chefs bought old buildings and started restaurants. People started visiting the city once again to see cutting edge art in less then perfect gallery spaces established by artist collectives where studio space were obtainable/affordale. They came to eat in restaurants so good Detroit would eventually start buzzing in The New York Times. This happened because people had a fighting chance at success with affordable housing and rent prices. A beautiful transformation has happened in small pockets all over the city and as the turnaround continues history would foreshadow those who invested early or were here all along, will be pushed out as pricing continues to climb. Detroit is a small window on what we’ve all but lost in so many other parts of the state and country: “The American Dream.” Both scenarios need to happen for Detroit to be successful. We need Ford Motor Comapny, The Gilbert Family and all the other investors with deep pockets. We also need places in this country where our kids can create meaningful lives for themselves. Where individuals can start their own version of the American Dream because doing so is affordable. As a society we need to place value of the opportunities afforded by places like Detroit so we don’t homogenize every corner of America and call that success. We need to support the sums of individuals who never left Detroit and neighborhoods still on the brink of survival. It’s a puzzle that I hope continues to take shape and it’s imperative not walk away from the racial disparity that continues to exist in Detroit. We can recognize both things: there is beauty that eventually arose from the ashes and we must not walk away from the responsibility of our history. I don’t know what the answer is to all of the looming questions surrounding the direction of the city but I do know those fortunate enough to live in this beautiful area are all responsible for continuing to take part in the direction of rebuilding process.

I love Hamilton! One of the songs that resonates with me and has some subtle messaging is "The Room Where It Happens," where Burr voices his exclusion from the ~inner circle~ where critical decisions are made. This captures the essence of a fundamental truth in business and life: being in the room with decision-makers matters. It grants you access to information and insights where you can hear firsthand the discussions, understand the nuances of the issues, and gauge the sentiment of the room. This ~insider knowledge puts you in a better position to contribute meaningfully to the conversation and influence the outcome as well as foster stronger relationships and allows you to demonstrate your expertise & establish yourself as a valuable asset. You have the chance to shape the narrative, articulate your perspective, advocate for your ideas and ensure that your voice is heard. Just like Burr, many face barriers to being included in decision-making processes. Whether it's due to gender, race or other factors, these disparities can hinder career advancement and limit opportunities for contribution. We must advocate for inclusive decision-making practices & actively seek out diverse perspectives so that we tap into a broader range of expertise, make more informed decisions & create a more equitable and just society. TBH - Being in the room with decision-makers is not a guarantee of success, but it is a crucial step in the process. By seeking out opportunities to participate in these discussions, we can amplify our voices, influence outcomes, and make a positive impact on our organizations and communities. #hamilton #decisionmaking #culture