One year ago, Megan Patrakka, our marketing guru and I proposed to the rest of our team that we should embark on a blog. We convinced them that we should collectively put thought to screen and publish our thoughts, our ideas, our opinions, our professional/personal experiences and our tips on theAdotblog.com. I will say that …
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Big Magic
Over the weekend I finished reading Big Magic, one of the books on my 2016 list of must-reads. The novel is a professional development book written by Elizabeth Gilbert, author of Eat, Pray, Love. Big Magic is all about finding and embracing your creative side. The book explains the creative process, encouraging you to unleash your creative …
10 Quotes for Leaders
There's something to be said about reading the right quote at the right time. It can motivate you for the day, change your foul mood, inspire a new direction and/or get a meeting started with a positive feel. Here are my 10 "go to" quotes on leadership: “If your actions inspire others to dream more, …
4 Things I Have Learned in One Year
A little over a year ago I took a leap of faith from a job I had been doing for 10 years and transitioned to the Plan A Team! It was the best leap I could have ever taken. I have been provided with multiple opportunities to challenge myself, to learn and to grow. Here is …
Recipe for a Good Week
Let’s face it! We all love weekends! Who doesn’t love a Saturday or Sunday relaxing and enjoying with friends and family? I know we sure do! While our weekdays are productive, busy, and fun, the week sure does demand a lot of energy so I make sure we practice healthy habits and self care! Now to …
5 Ways to Make a Position in Your Company More Purposeful
Purposeful work is at the top of my list. For me, it’s an office-wide initiative that allows the people who work with me to identify and develop their interests and strengths. I encourage our staff to pursue knowledge, experiences and the relationships necessary to chase their aspirations with imagination and integrity. I’ve seen how …
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Smells Like Team Spirit
I work with a very solution driven team. We are always on the lookout for ideas that will make life easier. We aim to improve processes that speed up the most mundane tasks. We implement initiatives that keep money where it needs to be. Our emphasis is on giving everyone purposeful work that complements their …
Where the Magic Happens
Since I started at Plan A in late April, I have noticed that it’s a frequent topic of conversation to “push yourself outside of your comfort zone”. Naturally, the first time I heard that phrase I was nervous and unsure and downright scared. At my first networking event I was terrified. How do you talk …
Making Sense of Work-Life Balance
Finding a good balance between work and family has always been a top priority of mine. Life’s calendar quickly fills up with a full time career and two busy little girls. I have learned now more than ever that finding an appropriate balance between it all is an absolute must…and the only way to stay …
Every Vision Has its Own Rainbow!
Our pool of amazing health care professionals has now topped the 225 mark and we are covering hundreds of shifts a month in over a dozen LTC facilities…eeek! I can’t help but feel both excited and frightened at the same time. I was very ‘green’ when I launched Plan A just over 4 years …
The A Dot 