Connect with Donna on LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube Hey Reader, “A goal without a plan is just a wish.”I’ve always loved that quote by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry because, well… it’s painfully true. A few years ago, I had this ambitious goal to grow my business. I mean, I was fired up at the start of the year, but by mid-March? My “plan” (or lack of one) had completely fallen apart. Life got busy, distractions crept in, and before I knew it, I was spinning my wheels without making...
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Connect with Donna on LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube Hey Reader, Can you believe it? January is already a week in! How are those 2025 goals looking? Be honest: are you still riding that New Year motivation wave, or is life already trying to derail you? I get it Reader....It’s so easy to start strong and then get distracted by life’s chaos. But over the years, I’ve learned a thing or two about making those goals actually stick. One of my favorite hacks is to break down big, scary...
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Connect with Donna on LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube { Hey Reader, Have you ever felt like life was quietly teaching you something, but you didn’t realize it until later? This year, as I added another candle to the cake (and yes, it’s still just one candle, thank you very much), I started reflecting on the lessons that have shaped me—not just in boardrooms or Zoom calls, but in the everyday chaos of life. They’ve made me a better leader and a better human. ✅ Growth that feels...
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Connect with Donna on LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube Hey Reader, We officially have a few more days before this year ends... and if you're anything like me, you may already be planning your goals. And you may also fall into the trap of resolutions fizzling out by March. Who's with me? 🙋🏽♀️ Here’s what I’ve learned: It’s not about the number of goals you set. It’s about how you approach them. Instead of piling on tasks, I’ve adopted a planning mindset—a way to align my goals with my...
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Connect with Donna on LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube Hey Reader, Let’s be real: your attitude is either your biggest asset or your biggest liability. Period. For years, I thought my expertise and strategies were enough to lead and inspire a team. I was that leader who assumed everything would fall into place if I just focused on the work. Spoiler alert: it didn’t. It hit me during a high-stakes project. Deadlines were slipping, tensions were rising, and my team was looking to me...
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Connect with Donna on LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube Hey Reader, Conflict. Just reading the word might make you want to shut this email and move on—but hang in there. For years, I thought avoiding conflict was the “professional” thing to do. I convinced myself that if I stayed quiet, everything would work itself out. Spoiler alert: It didn’t. What I’ve learned through hard lessons (and more than a few bumps in the road) is that running from conflict doesn’t just hurt you—it hurts...
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Connect with Donna on LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube Hey Reader, We’ve all seen it: someone with a title, but no real leadership behind it. The meetings that go nowhere, the vague directions, the absence when the team needs them most. Early in my career, I learned a tough truth—having a title doesn’t make you a leader. Leadership is about more than being “in charge.” It’s about showing up, listening, and actively making your team’s challenges your own. I’ve seen both sides of this....
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Connect with Donna on LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube Hi Reader, With Thanksgiving just around the corner, it feels like the perfect time to reflect on what we’re grateful for. If you’re feeling like you’re running on empty, this is your sign to take a step back. And gratitude is a powerful tool that can completely reshape how you see challenges and setbacks. It shifts our mindset from scarcity—focusing on what we lack—to recognizing and appreciating the richness already present in...
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Connect with Donna on LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube Hey Reader, Ever heard of Steve Jobs? Yeah, the guy who revolutionized tech, design, and pretty much how we live our lives today. Yeah you probably know who he is... During the early days of Apple, Steve’s confidence in his vision sometimes caused him to overlook his team’s concerns or misjudge what customers truly needed. Sure, his boldness brought innovation, but it also caused setbacks—because blind spots aren’t just for the...
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