Mentor Molly

I’m learning that those who do not live in a cold climate there are certain things that are unknown. I get it, how could someone understand if they’ve never experienced it. For those of you reading who have endured, I welcome your additions. For those of you who haven’t had the pleasure, please understand this is real y’all. Nose freezes- frozen snot Dog doesn’t want to go outside Hair…

I pray that 2023 is a great year for you! I’m working on new posts for 2023 and hope to be more active again. stay tuned I’m still hashing them out)

Interview better with this tip

Whether you’re working on getting a new job or being interviewed on television there are a few things to know. Today’s tip deals with answering questions. Be sure to show confidence. This doesn’t mean you need all the answers; however, you want to sound like you believe in your answer and yourself. If you don’t have an answer it’s ok to say “that’s a tough question I need to think on more; but,…

Level Up Your Life

For the past year, I’ve been working with two amazing ladies and sharing our collective wealth of knowledge. We started off broadcasting live on Clubhouse; however, many kept asking where they could listen after the discussion aired. Since Clubhouse doesn’t offer that service, we moved our discussions to a podcast. Now you can listen anytime anywhere. listen to our podcast HERE It’s been such a…

My most successful collaboration efforts have involved these simple tips.

Working independently for long periods can make it challenging to work collaboratively again. There are times where it’s important to work with others, not just around others. As I’m navigating these waters again I’m reminded of a few tips that help. Communication is uber important when working together. Keeping all sides looped in reduces frustration and redundancy. It’s important to…

Where two or more are gathered…

I’ve heard this scripture quote a million times. Always a great reminder that He is with us and wants good for us. Great reminder to not go it alone but to gather in his name. Today I thought of this differently. Where two or more are gathered there is support and understanding. There is normalization and being part of something. So reach out and spend some time gathering with others. Spend…

Employee Discipline in 6 steps - simplify and organize the process of holding others accountable.

ask questions/investigate An investigation is a critical step. Once you believe there is a problem you need to verify what you believe is actually true. It’s a fine line between asking the right question and not giving away what you are investigating. For example, if you have heard through the rumor mill that an employee is taking extra breaks and leaving their area unattended. This is causing…

Five Ways to Improve Your Interview.

I’m in the process of interviewing supervisors to be on my team Some of the things that are standing out in the good candidates Confidence not arrogance is key. I want you to believe in your abilities and your limitations. Show that you know what you are doing and that you’re willing to learn, grow, and improve too. Use relevant examples to help paint the picture of who you are, what you’ve…

Filling Up Not Pouring Out

As a leader, I’m continually pouring myself into things. Projects, team members, my leaders, growing my skills and knowledge, marriage, kids, mental and physical health, and the list goes on. We need to remember to find ways to fill up or we won’t have anything to pour out. A weekly bible study group is one way I fill up. I’m lucky enough to find an amazingly supportive group of women who not…

Why they call me “Dragon Lady” at work

I’m a super mean boss – at least that’s the rumor I’m trying to get started at my workplace. They just keep laughing at me though. I’m hoping that’s because they think it’s ridiculous, not because it’s true and they are scoffing at my attempt to control the narrative. I am well aware that given my work title of manager, that it means there will be a certain level of distance people take with…

What I learned at Custer National Park - great family trip!

My family took a week-long trip to the Badlands/Black Hills area this summer. If you’ve never been there, immediately add it to the bucket list. I’ve taken numerous trips as a kid and still found more things to do that I’ve never done before. A week was a good amount of time to see many things, Two weeks would have been even better. We may have to come back 😀 We spent our first day in Custer…

7 Easy Ways to Turn an OK Day Into AWESOME

Give something away What you give away isn’t as important as the action. In the past, I worked in media, and noting was a better boost to the day than handing over a prize, yes even a small one, to the recipient. They were so grateful to receive that they oozed with excitement and joy. Was impossible to not get sucked into the fun and happiness. Some of the things I’ve given away that have cost…

Breaking Barriers can happen if you give it some love and time. check out my post on [email protected]

Breaking down stereotypes isn’t an easy process. It takes time, patients, and a different kind of understanding IMO. If one thinks about it, how can someone react in a way they don’t know is possible. They can’t understand what they’ve never been taught. Reminds me of learning how to floss (yes that dance from a few years back). Before it aired on TV most people didn’t even think about the fact…

read my latest article - 5 Simple Steps to Boost Confidence on [email protected]

Figuring out your confidence can be challenging. It’s taken me years to work through low self-esteem issues to get to the confidence level I am at today. There are still times where my thoughts get the best of me; however, there are a lot of tricks I’ve learned over the years to help me snap back quicker. Get Rid of Negative Self-Talk This is one area that ‘fake it til you make it” works. even…

2 Ways to Handle Mistakes. We all make mistakes. We all struggle through them. There are 2 ways to handle mistakes...

Mistakes, we all make them. We’ve all struggled through them too. The way I see it there are two ways to handle this situation. CHOICE ONE – You can make a mistake and use it to hold you back – like an anchor weighing you down. This causes people to be worn out not just emotionally but also physically. It’s observable almost as if there is something heavy they are struggling to carry on their…

This week I had a sore on my leg. Every time I took a step it would rub on the seem of my pants causing discomfort. I quickly became intentional about walking. I found ways to get things done with fewer steps. If I truly did need to walk I would group as many tasks as possible so I could accomplish everything in one trip Got me to think am I that intentional with God and being a leader? Is there…

3 Things I Do Daily That Make Me a Better Leader

Building rapport is an important part of leading your team. It not only adds fun to the day but also strengthens the leader-team member relationship. This is true whether your team is in person, virtual, or you’re building an online community. Increasing rapport, if done correctly, also increases loyalty. I was recently asked “I know I need/want to build rapport, but how do I do that? How do I…