"Do you ever that sense of fear in your stomach when you try something new?

Me too.

That fear means you’re learning. You’re growing. You’re expanding and moving out of your comfort zone.

That comfort zone feels safe because it’s what we know — it can also trap us in the status quo.

The imposter syndrome, fear, procrastination, insecurity means you are in the fear zone.

You cannot chase your dreams, grow, or live your purpose in the fear zone.

You just can’t.

What you want is on the other side of fear. It’s on the other side of your comfort zone.

It’s found in the learning zone.
It’s found in the growth zone.

The only way to get out of the fear zone is action. It’s doing. It’s creating daily habits. It’s setting routines. It’s becoming.

It’s doing and moving forward even when it scares you.

Lastly, your body doesn’t know the difference between fear and excitement.

Next time you get that feeling in your stomach, tell yourself that it is excitement.

You are excited to apply to that job. You are excited to speak in public. You are excited to ask that person out.

And sometimes, you just need to do it anyways.

Do it afraid. Do it scared. Do it while your hands tremble.

I promise you, the next time you’ll be a little bit less fearful.

And then it becomes habit and finally who you are.

You got this, Raindrops!

Who’s entering the learning and growing zone with me? Let me know in the comments!

"Emotional intelligence isn’t rocket science.

It’s a high-achieving skill you can learn and develop.

But first, let's clear up what it's not:

- It's not thinking you're always right.
- It's not acting on the first impulse.
- It's not ignoring what others say.

Here’s what it really means is:

- Knowing yourself completely.
- Understanding how others feel.
- Keeping your cool when things get tough.

90% of top performers have high emotional intelligence
(According to TalentSmart)

Become a high performer today.
Master your emotional intelligence with this sheet:

Understand the 5 key components of EQ:

1. Self-awareness
2. Self-regulation
3. Motivation
4. Empathy
5. Social skills

Learn the benefits of having a high EQ:

1. Improved team synergy
2. The ability to adapt better to change
3. Navigating conflict with ease
4. Become a stronger leader
5. Develop more as a person

Grow through actionable tips:

1. Reflecting daily
2. Seek feedback
3. Improve your listening
4. Understand your emotions
5. Learn more through courses online

My top 10 resources for developing your EQ

↳ The Top 5 EQ TED talks
↳. The Top 5 EQ Books

Develop your EQ today.
For a brighter career tomorrow."

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A title doesn't make you a leader.


How you choose to treat your team does.


Credit to: Dora Vanourek
Follow her for more leadership insights.


Original post below:





"A title doesn't make you a leader.

How you choose to treat your team does.

Your words have power:
they can either lift your team up or tear them down.

Micromanagers destroy trust and create anxiety and fear. They:

↳ Control every step, leaving no room for creativity.
↳ Demand constant updates and reports.
↳ Second-guess every team decision.
↳ Obsess over imperfections.
↳ Hover over every detail.

Leaders who trust empower their teams. They:

↳ Create safe spaces to take risks.
↳ Value diverse perspectives.
↳ Encourage innovation.
↳ Show genuine care.
↳ Enable growth.

Trust builds teams.
Micromanagement breaks them.

Choose wisely.

Be the leader you wish you had.

♻ Repost to inspire healthier leadership.
Follow Dora Vanourek for more."


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5 models I swear by to be more strategic
(especially when the stakes are high.)

I wish I could tell you, "The smartest decisions
I’ve made came from instinct."

But that would be a lie.

They came from having the right tool.
At the right moment.

No one has all the answers.
And being strategic isn’t about pretending to.

It’s about knowing how to think for the most impact.

Here are 5 models I use to think more strategically:

SWOT Analysis
See what’s working.
Spot what’s holding you back.
➟ Use before: big moves or career pivots.

Second-Order Thinking
Think past the obvious.
Spot long-term impact early.
➟ Use when: decisions have ripple effects.

🛠 VRIO Framework
Find your edge.
Identify what sets you apart.
➟ Use to: pitch your value or prioritize strengths.

McKinsey 7S
Fix what’s out of sync.
Align how you strategize, plan and act.
➟ Use when: progress stalls or things out of sync.

Impact vs Effort Matrix
Work smarter, not harder.
Focus where results are most impactful.
➟ Use when: you’re overloaded or stuck.

Being strategic isn’t about knowing everything.

It’s about knowing how to think when it counts.

The right model can change how you lead,
plan, and win.

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5 models I swear by to be more strategic

Have you heard that yet: "Let’s cut the QA testers and AI can handle it now"
And boom, just like that, decades of experience, critical thinking and product protection are replaced by AI.

Let me be clear: I’m all for AI. I use it, we use it to support our clients. I write about it and talk about it but very carefully without providing empty promises or painting rosy pictures.

I don’t see AI as a magical quality solution at least not yet. It can’t "bake in" quality or thoroughly test applications with guaranteed zero-defect leakage or zero risk in production. AI can’t feel the product or spot usability issues. It can’t think like a hacker and handle security or penetration testing. It can’t magically detect performance or scalability bottlenecks and act as your performance engineer. It cannot do a thorough accessibility testing. It also can’t reliably convert manual test cases into stable automation scripts. The list goes on… Yes, AI can assist and boost efficiency in certain areas, but no, it absolutely cannot replace my testers.

But replacing your QA team entirely with AI? That’s not strategy, that’s wishful thinking.

AI doesn’t ask tough questions. It doesn’t notice when requirements are vague. It doesn’t challenge assumptions or raise red flags when something feels off. My testers and your testers do that. The ones you just let go.

Cutting QA may look good on a spreadsheet for a moment, but what happens when bugs slip into production, customers churn, or your team loses trust in the product?

AI can be powerful, but only with human oversight, human judgment, and human accountability.

Let's not chase cost savings today just to pay the price in quality tomorrow.
Human + AI = The real magic. Let’s use both wisely. Avoid the costly mistakes today that might come back to bite you tomorrow.

Thoughts?