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If you haven’t taken a personality test for work yet, you probably will soon. Over the years, many have trended, such as the DISC and Enneagram assessments, and I have probably taken most of them. And perhaps surprisingly, I do think that each one was fairly accurate and increased my awareness of how I work as an individual and how to relate to others based on their assessments. But that is as far as the assessments would go. The latest one, The 6 Types of Working Genius by P

May always feels like a turning point for me. The weather changes, summer sport seasons ramp up, and every weekend seems to book up fast. Goals that felt exciting in January suddenly start feeling heavy. For a lot of people, this is the month where motivation starts to fade and the reality of their daily habits starts to kick in. I’ve noticed something in my own life through coaching, sales, leadership, and even running events: Most growth doesn’t happen when you are ready an

On February 5, 1996, I made the most important decision of my life. All the happiness and success I enjoyed could not fill a void I felt in my life. I had everything - family and friends I adored, a successful career, fond memories of an outstanding childhood, the desire to help and love others, etc., but I never felt complete. I knew that something was missing and that I had a purpose to fulfill. These feelings would inevitably trigger a “soul search”. I knew I could be a be

I had to use a plant metaphor for this one—because some people may not know, I’m a bit of a plant nerd. I earned an associate’s degree in horticulture and spent four years working in the green industry before joining the Navy. When I was assigned the rate of Information Systems Technician (IT), I had no background in computers and honestly had no idea what I was doing—but I made it work. Now, I’m working as a bookkeeper at Mettle Ops. It’s not the path I originally pictured,

Madison Heights, MI, May 20, 2026 – Mettle Ops has been named to the Women Presidents Organization (WPO) 19th annual list of the 50 Fastest Growing Women-Owned/Led Companies. The businesses on this year’s list collectively generated more than $8.5 billion in gross revenue, and employed more than 23,000 people, in 2025 alone. For each of the five years since 2021, the honorees sustained substantial year-over-year growth, demonstrating continued momentum across industries such

For decades, the defense industry has operated on a model built for stability. It develops highly capable systems, fields them, and sustains them over long operational lifecycles. This approach prioritized reliability, predictability, and readiness, ensuring that critical capabilities remained available when needed most. Today, that model is being tested. A wave of rapid technological advancement, spanning artificial intelligence, digital engineering, advanced manufacturing,

To me, STILL means “STOP doing”, “don’t move”, “be quiet”, “be calm”, “be tranquil”, “be free from noise or turmoil”, “be untroubled”, “be peaceful”, or “be serene”.  In all honesty, I am very uncomfortable being still.  My very personality screams  DRIVEN  and  PERPETUAL MOTION !  The busyness of life carries me from one accomplishment to another, makes plenty of time for fun with family and friends, uses extraordinary energy on meaningless tasks … basically makes MY WAY the

Bad habits seem hard to break while good habits seem even harder to build. That’s why many people quit before the good thing they are working toward ever becomes a habit. It’s always hard to start but pushing through that phase leads to where it becomes worthwhile. Once a habit is formed, it stops feeling like a big effort. It integrates into your life. Building habits starts with the end in mind. Working up to a goal takes time, and in that time, actions start to shape into