New Year...Fresh Beginnings
I love seeing a new year launch with fresh beginnings and opportunities for our dedicated UVA employees! Our Operations team leaders recently explored their unique professional talents during a CliftonStrengths® daylong workshop. I was excited to join them and share my Top 5 themes (Activator, Woo, Individualization, Communication, Positivity) as part of the exploratory and teambuilding exercises. A shout-out to UVA’s North Fork Meeting Center for treating us to such great accommodations!
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Then, I got to spend a few hours with the latest cohort of HR’s Cornerstone Program. It’s an honor to have the opportunity to share my philosophy and lessons learned on leadership, but the greatest satisfaction comes from learning about our incredible UVA employees and their “fun facts.” I always discover something new. Wishing the participants a great session and I can’t wait to hear about your innovative team projects at the end!
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One of my New Year’s resolutions is to be better at achieving a work-life balance. It’s tough, as I love my job and never think twice about working evenings and weekends. But I’ve come to realize that “work-life balance” is not just a buzzword; it is a critical component towards sustaining our collective and individual, mental and physical well-being. So, I’ve been making a real effort at diverting that work energy into trying new experiences…like Kitten Yoga! Not only was this incredibly fun, but also a much-needed escape for even just an hour. Please do try to find and prioritize your own personal time in the coming weeks and months. You’re worth it!