My Approach to Life, Work & Leadership:

“Do the best you can until you know better. When you know better, do better.”

- Maya Angelou

What this Quote Means to Me:

  • Show Up Fully

    Commit to giving your best effort every day.

    Recognize that you’re a part of something bigger than yourself, and you are a critical piece of getting the job done!

    Now, we all know some days are better than others. Some days you’re energetic and ready to take on the world. Other days … you’re not. We’re humans, not robots. We all bring our whole selves to our work: home life, health, family, and more.

    What’s important is that every day, you have an opportunity to work until you’re proud and to be there for your team. Perfection is an illusion. Progress is the goal!

    As part of a team, look out for your colleagues. Encourage others to rest and recharge. Offer a helping hand or give someone grace on a tough day. Assume good intent. Care about everyone’s well-being (including your own), and they’ll do the same for you.

    Let empathy guide you and you can’t go wrong!

  • Stay Open to Growth

    Actively engage a growth mindset.

    We’re all a work in-progress!

    No one knows it all. And no one is expected to. Not right away, and certainly not 24/7. That’s the beauty of collaboration, teamwork, feedback, and even the internet. Learning literally surrounds us. Grow as you go.

    Be resourceful. Don’t be afraid to say, “I don’t know... yet.” Reach out, ask questions, and partner for success. Seek out feedback to keep growing.

    Stay curious. Choose to see setbacks as learning opportunities. Keep pushing yourself to learn new things and stretch into new experiences. They say we only grow when we’re outside our comfort zone, so step out. Grow somewhere new.

    Learn from others. Get a mentor. Get a coach.

    Future you will be even more amazing than present you!

  • Evolve with Intention

    Learning is powerful, but it’s just the beginning.

    With knowledge comes greater responsibility.

    It’s one thing to learn. It’s even more powerful to turn that learning into action. Apply new concepts. Practice new skills. Share your insights freely. Be creative. Innovate.

    Invite others along for the journey. Be part of their growth story. Give back. Pay it forward. Mentor. Coach. Help others believe in themselves and go after what’s possible.

    Everyone needs a hand or a nudge to level up. So be generous with what you know. Share your wisdom and experiences. Empower others to stretch, to take risks, and to grow.

    Because when you know more, you’re in a position to help others do more too.

    Remember: What you put out into the world comes back 10x.

  • "Strive not to be a success, but rather to be of value."

    — Albert Einstein

  • "I am always doing that which I cannot do, in order that I may learn how to do it."

    — Pablo Picasso

  • "What you get by achieving your goals is not as important as what you become by achieving your goals."

    — Zig Ziglar

  • "Leadership is not about being in charge. It is about taking care of those in your charge."

    — Simon Sinek