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My Review of Edward Scissorhands.

📽️ 23 Questions with Martha Mitchell Get to know your Hallam SU President, Martha, who is first up in our series! HSU Officers page 👇 https://lnkd.in/epFkHKFi

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6 little bullet points. Each with a very valuable insight to be remembered.

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Panel discussion with Debra Squyres is about to start! Bonusly

I used to be that person—the one who never asks for help. The one who thrives on solving other people’s problems but refuses to admit she can’t handle her own. (Sound like anyone you know...?) But after losing my husband, that version of me disappeared. Suddenly, I had no choice. My kids needed more than just me. And if their futures depended on it, I was going to figure out how to accept the help we desperately needed. It wasn’t easy. It took opening up, trusting others, and letting go of the belief that I had to do it all. - Thank you, Mr. L, Connor’s homeroom teacher, who took time every morning to truly see him. - Thank you, Mr. Jefferson, Kendall’s principal, for always being available and tuned in. - And thank you to my mother, who drove to countless activities and worked through math homework I barely understood. I wouldn’t be where I am today without that web of support—or my willingness to let it catch me. Now, I see asking for help not as a weakness, but as a strength. It’s the foundation of resilience — being able to bend instead of break when life gets hard. I had the privilege of sharing more about this transformation in "fireside chat" with Dr. Carlos Saba and Laurence McCahill just this morning! We dive into what it means to ask for help, the coping mechanisms that keep us going, and how being open can unlock new pathways to resilience and empowerment. 👉 Watch the conversation here (start at 9:30) if you want to skip the "warm up": https://lnkd.in/gNihUVt5 If you’ve ever struggled with asking for help, I hope my story inspires you to lean into the strength it takes to do so. Let me know your thoughts—I’d love to hear them.

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This powerful quote speaks to the heart of empathy and understanding in both personal and professional relationships. In today’s fast-paced world, especially in the workplace, it’s easy to focus solely on our perspectives, deadlines, and goals. However, Thoreau’s insight reminds us that taking a moment to truly understand someone else’s viewpoint can foster deeper connections, innovation, and collaboration. When we look through someone else’s eyes, we gain new insights—whether it’s understanding a colleague’s challenges, seeing the bigger picture on a project, or discovering a fresh approach to a problem. This simple act of empathy can transform team dynamics, spark creativity, and lead to solutions that would otherwise remain unseen. On platforms like LinkedIn, where we are constantly learning from one another, it’s worth considering how often we genuinely pause to see things from someone else’s vantage point. As leaders, team members, and collaborators, let’s strive to create environments where understanding others becomes second nature. It’s in those moments of connection that real progress happens. What steps are you taking today to look through someone else’s eyes? 🤔👀