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Personal & Career Growth


Mind Spark #9 – Bridges Over Fire: Leading Through Cross-Team Conflict
Reflecting on a recent cross-team conflict. “The true role of a manager extends beyond conflict resolution to proactively building...
Apr 30, 20252 min read


Mind Spark #7 – Beyond Attendance: The Power of Being Present
Inspired by feedback from my team member “It would mean a lot to the team if you could be more present during our weekly group meetings....
Apr 19, 20251 min read


Mind Spark #6 – What AI Can’t Replace: The Rise of Human-Centric Skills
Inspired by the World Economic Forum’s “Future of Jobs 2025” report “ Human-centric skills such as leadership, social influence,...
Apr 18, 20252 min read


Finding Peace: Lessons from the Empty Boat Story
Have you ever felt your blood boil when someone says or does something? We've all been there, overwhelmed by emotional reactions that...
Mar 12, 20253 min read


From Farm Roots to Scientific Frontiers: My Story of Discovery
Some journeys begin with a single step. Mine started with the scent of freshly tilled soil, the buzz of insects in the fields, and my...
Feb 19, 20256 min read


The Big Impact of Showing Up Early
Recently, I came across a very insightful LinkedIn post by Ford Coleman , who owns a company dedicated to helping others advance their...
Feb 16, 20253 min read


Lessons Learned Entering the Industry
As a leadership member of the Industry Committee in the American Phytopathological Society (APS), I developed mentorship toolkits in...
Jan 24, 20254 min read


Building Resilience: Lessons Learned from My Career Journey
If I had to pick one quality that’s helped me navigate the twists and turns of my career, it’s resilience. But let me be honest, it...
Jan 16, 20253 min read


The Power of Writing and Sharing to Learn
When diving into a new subject or gaining insights from books, what’s your approach to truly understanding and retaining what you learn?...
Jan 15, 20251 min read
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