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Embracing a Growth Mindset

A cornerstone of my professional success is my dedication to a growth mindset, which I nurture by learning from those with greater expertise in various fields. I approach new subjects with enthusiasm and an openness to admit when I lack knowledge, viewing each opportunity to learn as a step towards personal and professional growth.

Years ago, I received invaluable advice from the Chief Operating Officer of a pioneering pharmaceutical benefit management software company. I was encouraged to promptly acknowledge mistakes and seek help when needed. This approach not only facilitates quicker problem resolution but also fosters a culture of transparency and continuous improvement.

My growth mentality is grounded in humility and honesty. By setting aside my ego and embracing truthfulness, I increase my opportunities for genuine success. This section of my portfolio highlights my journey of continuous learning and development, featuring the latest books, audiobooks, music, motivational speakers, and mentoring programs that inspire me.

What am I Reading?

Kristi Nelson

Wake Up Grateful: The Transformative Practice of Taking Nothing for Granted

As you go about your days, it is easy to get stuck in a mindset of anxiety and scarcity—I'll be grateful when I have more money and time, when I am happier and healthier, or when the world around me is more peaceful. While you may already be drawn to the benefits of mindfulness and gratitude, how could you use gratitude to help you find well-being without waiting for change? How could you live all of your moments with greater appreciation and fewer regrets?

When Kristi Nelson, executive director of A Network for Grateful Living, was diagnosed with Stage IV cancer at age 33, she realized that every day was truly a gift—and just how easy it is to take that gift for granted.

Luckily, you don't have to experience a frightening wake-up call in order to nurture a grateful perspective. Nelson invites a deep exploration of what it means to open yourself to the gifts already available to you. With exercises, prompts, meditations, affirmations, and inspiration, you have the tools for bringing this powerful practice into your daily life and waking up to the abundance life has to offer, right here and now.

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What am I Listening to?

Think Again: The Power of Knowing What You Don't Know

"This is the right book for right now. Yes, learning requires focus. But, unlearning and relearning require much more—it requires choosing courage over comfort. In Think Again, Adam Grant weaves together research and storytelling to help us build the intellectual and emotional muscle we need to stay curious enough about the world to actually change it. I’ve never felt so hopeful about what I don’t know.”

(Brené Brown, Ph.D., number one New York Times best-selling author of Dare to Lead)

The best-selling author of Give and Take and Originals examines the critical art of rethinking: learning to question your opinions and being open to other people's minds, which can position you for excellence at work and wisdom in life.

Adam Grant

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LeVar Burton

What am I Watching?

The Power of Storytelling

Emmy winner and Reading Rainbow host LeVar Burton teaches you his techniques for more dynamic, authentic storytelling. This thirteen part video series covers how to connect with your audience, the importance of oral storytelling, using your imagination, reading to children, performing storytelling, reading to adults, and podcasting.

It's one of the many great courses you can discover on MasterClass, an online paid video learning environment that exposes you to some of the world's most masterful creators from various professions, cultures, and communities.

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"Professional development is a lifelong journey of continuous learning, self-improvement, and adapting to the ever-changing landscape of our careers." - Unknown