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bsharpe01
Sep 16, 20242 min read
Taking the Time
When booking a flight for a recent business trip, I realized I would be about 90 minutes away from where a college friend and his family...
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bsharpe01
Aug 14, 20242 min read
Stop and Smell the Flowers (or Take the Ferry)
On a recent trip to northern Michigan, I was in business mode when a local asked if I was planning to visit Mackinac Island. I had no...
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bsharpe01
Jul 9, 20242 min read
Inside Out - A Reflection
When I saw the first “Inside Out” movie, I remember laughing hard when Anger caused Riley, the main character, to yell at her mom, as it...
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bsharpe01
May 29, 20241 min read
Embrace Change: Transform Your Life and Career
Change is inevitable. It is the one constant in life that we can always rely on. Embracing change is not always easy, but it is essential...
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bsharpe01
May 29, 20242 min read
Unlock Your Potential: Discovering Your True Self
In a world filled with distractions and demands, it can be easy to lose sight of who we truly are and what we are capable of achieving....
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bsharpe01
May 29, 20242 min read
Leading with Purpose: Mastering the Art of Influence
In the realm of personal and professional development, mastering the art of influence is a crucial skill that can propel individuals...
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bsharpe01
Apr 29, 20241 min read
Brainstorming versus Brainwriting
Have you ever been in a room full of big personalities during a brainstorming session? It can be exhilarating to witness, inspiring, or a...
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bsharpe01
Jan 19, 20244 min read
Learning Instead of Lingering
A business friend and I get together every month or so to talk shop. As I drove to our usual meeting spot, I noticed that my attitude...
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bsharpe01
Dec 19, 20233 min read
Connecting the Dots
As a freshman in college, I joined the line with all the other students, signing up for a Pell Grant and other financial aid options...
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bsharpe01
Nov 1, 20232 min read
Appreciation
I love fall and especially a crisp and colorful October. In Nashville, TN where I live, we are fortunate to experience each season for...
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bsharpe01
Sep 28, 20232 min read
Random Gifts from Mother Nature
You know how when you do things over and over again – like driving to the grocery store or collecting the mail – you don’t remember parts...
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bsharpe01
Aug 25, 20233 min read
Transparency
In a recent business meeting we were asked to reflect on lessons we learned early in our careers, but with a bit of a twist: What did you...
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bsharpe01
Jun 27, 20232 min read
Time in Nature
Thanks to a couple of team member’s ideas, we recently held a “yoga in the park” event and met for a volunteer activity at a local lake...
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bsharpe01
Mar 10, 20232 min read
The ISTS Core Value of Respect Everyone
Are you a “definitely dog” person but cats are not allowed? Beef YES but beets NO? At ISTS, one of our Core Values is Respect Everyone....
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bsharpe01
Nov 2, 20222 min read
The Benefits of Volunteering
Yesterday a group of ISTS staff met at Nashville Diaper Connection to spend time supporting their mission. Until we started volunteering...
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bsharpe01
Oct 3, 20222 min read
The Perils of Overscheduling
Ah, technology. I love it, then I feel controlled by it and at times addicted – where’s my phone? We walk and talk, and drive and talk,...
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bsharpe01
Sep 3, 20212 min read
Never Be Done Baking
Our fiscal year starts each September 1. A few months before the start of the year, department leaders begin to work on their 12-month...
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