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🪀 Game-On: Vote in the National Toy Hall of Fame (opens the original)
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Hello. I’m Julia. Join me for a live Values setting workshop with members of this community on Sept 28th at 5pm PT/8pm ET. I’m excited to co-host with my friend Shelli Hopkins, a Certified Life and Mindset Coach.RSVPWhat’s your favorite toy or game? Ask this question and you’ll learn a lot about a person – from childhood memories to favorite rainy-day activities. </p
🛋️ You Should Assemble Furniture at your Next Offsite (opens the original)
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Hello. I’m Julia. Join me for a live Values setting workshop with members of this community on Sept 28th at 5pm PT/8pm ET. I’m excited to co-host with my friend Shelli Hopkins, a Certified Life and Mindset Coach. RSVPBoat rides, bocce ball and food tastings might be your initial go-to activities for team bonding. But I have an unusual challenge for
🧭 Set your Values for a Meaningful Fall: A Live Workshop with Shelli Hopkins & Me (opens the original)
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What’s one value that defines you? I’ve asked over 100 leaders this question over the years. Their answers are a blueprint for great leadership. Now, I’d like to help you identify the one or more values that represent you.Join me for a live limited-edition workshop with members of this community. Be my guest on Sept 28th at 5pm PT/8pm ET for a virtual session. I’m excited to be co-hosting with my friend Shelli Hopkins, a Certified Life and Mindset Coach. This will be an hour of conversation, con
💐 Work For Leaders Who Believe in Colorful Flowers (opens the original)
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Hello. I’m Julia. Returning from my summer sabbatical, I’m energized to share reflections, resources, conversations and workshops this fall. How was your summer? Reply to this email to let me know. As this summer winds down, I’m reminded of one of my favorite songs. We sang it around the campfire at sleepaway camp while roasting marshmallows, but its message is much more serious than I realized as a kid.Throughout my life, I’ve returned to this song, “Flowers Are Red,&#
⛰️ 10 Lessons from 1 Month in the Swiss Alps (opens the original)
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This summer, I had the gift of time — one month off to recharge in a magical place, Switzerland. We hiked through mountains, sailed on lakes and sampled apple strudels, living as much like locals as possible. I’m grateful for this experience and everyone who helped make it possible. Yet, there were moments that tested me.Looking back, I want to share the 10 lessons that I’m taking with me from this trip that transcend life and work. On a hopeful note, my one wish is that everyone gets an opportu
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