N Jay Sorensen

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Culture is built by rituals, argues leadership expert https://www.scmr.com/article/culture-is-built-by-rituals-argues-leadership-expert
Culture is built by rituals, argues leadership expert

At the ASCM CHAINge Conference, leadership expert Alain Hunkins emphasized…

Supply Chain Management Review

👤 Your inner critic isn’t an enemy — it can be a strategic ally.

Say “next” to move past fear + find clarity.

✨ In teams, the same applies: what feels like resistance is often feedback pointing to what matters most.

#Leadership #ODLeadership #Resilience https://chiefexecutive.net/how-to-make-fear-and-your-inner-critic-a-strategic-asset/

How To Make Fear And Your Inner Critic A Strategic Asset

Despite its bad rap, your inner critic has the potential to point towards blind spots—as long as you learn how to harness it.

ChiefExecutive.net

🎯 The best digital PR blends art + science.

Standouts like Spotify Wrapped, Dove Real Beauty & NASA’s Mars landing succeed by pairing:
✨ Authentic storytelling
📊 Data-driven insight

Lesson: authenticity scales.

#Leadership #DigitalStrategy #PublicImpact https://www.odwyerpr.com/story/public/23222/2025-07-01/dove-lego-spotify-brands-doing-digital-pr-well.html

Dove, Lego & Spotify: Brands Doing Digital PR Well

Done well, digital PR drives visibility, shapes public perception, fuels search performance, and even helps close sales.

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🤔 “Common sense” isn’t always common — it may just be a gap in experience or perspective.

🧘 Patience
💬 Empathy
📏 Clear boundaries
🌱 Modeling growth

✨ Leaders turn frustration into teaching moments.

#Leadership #ODLeadership #Empathy https://stevekeating.me/2025/06/29/how-to-deal-with-people-who-seem-to-lack-common-sense/

How to Deal with People Who Seem to Lack Common Sense

I started writing this post when I was flat-out mad. I mean really, really mad. So mad that I completely forgot about the post I wrote a few weeks ago about losing your temper. So I put the post as…

Lead Today
⏳ In K-12 procurement, timing is strategy. Core curriculum may take 12+ months, while devices move in 3. Leaders must know when to slow down for trust & when to speed up for impact. Procurement isn’t delay—it’s stewardship. #EdTech #Procurement https://marketbrief.edweek.org/sales-marketing/k-12-sales-cycle-how-long-do-districts-need-to-make-smart-purchasing-decisions/2025/08
K-12 Sales Cycle: How Long Do Districts Need To Make Smart Purchasing Decisions?

A new EdWeek Market Brief survey explores both the actual and ideal timelines for purchasing different categories of projects.

Marketbrief

⌛ Mastery: 10,000 hours of practice—or 1,000 conversations of connection?

💬 Deep, intentional dialogue builds empathy, resilience & clarity.

✨ Growth comes not just from repetition, but from relationships that reshape us.

#Leadership #EmotionalIntelligence #ODLeadership https://www.rollingstone.com/culture-council/articles/law-1000-conversations-connection-not-time-true-path-mastery-1235372259/

The Law of 1,000 Conversations: What If Connection, Not Time, Was the True Path to Mastery?

What if the most profound measure of mastery isn't measured in hours of isolated repetition but in meaningful conversations?

Rolling Stone

🔄 Circular supply chains = less waste, lower costs, stronger relationships.

📦 Reuse inventory
♻️ Make donation/reuse the default
📊 Track ROI to prove impact

✨ Circularity isn’t a side project — it’s a systems strategy.

#ProcurementLeadership #Sustainability #CircularEconomy https://www.inboundlogistics.com/articles/5-key-steps-to-a-circular-supply-chain/

5 Key Steps to a Circular Supply Chain | Inbound Logistics

Learn how to build a circular supply chain with these five essential steps. Reduce waste, increase sustainability, and unlock long-term value through smarter logistics strategies.

Inbound Logistics

❤️ RDs say 6 pantry staples support heart health:
🫒 Olive oil
🌾 Oats
🐟 Canned salmon
🌿 Herbs & spices
🥜 Nuts
🌱 Pulses

✨ Add movement, stress mgmt & social connection for lasting impact.

#RDNLeadership #HeartHealth #Nutrition https://www.eatingwell.com/best-pantry-staples-for-better-heart-health-11756198

The 6 Best Pantry Staples for Better Heart Health, According to Experts

Heart-health experts share the six best pantry staples for better cardiovascular health. Stock up on these expert-approved foods.

EatingWell

🌱 Assertiveness isn’t about volume — it’s about values.

For introverts, that means:
🧭 Align words with values
🤝 Share perspectives respectfully
✨ Prioritize self-respect > approval

Authentic assertiveness builds trust + stronger teams.

#Leadership #ODLeadership https://cruciallearning.com/blog/how-introverts-can-become-more-assertive/

How Introverts Can Become More Assertive | Crucial Learning

As an introvert, I aim to keep my communication simple, clear, and to the point. I typically speak up only when it feels necessary, which I view as a form of assertiveness. However, others often perceive me as someone who stays quiet or avoids conflict, leading to an impression of me as “nice” rather than “assertive and kind.” How can I build true assertiveness and shift this perception without compromising my natural communication style?

Crucial Learning

🍽️ 6 trends reshaping food well-being in hospitality:
🌱 Conscious consumerism
⚡ Personalized convenience
💪 Vitality-focused eating
🌍 Sustainability
🤝 Social dining
👐 Shared responsibility

✨ Challenge: balance health + sustainability with affordability.

#RDNLeadership #FoodSystems https://www.hospitalitynet.org/opinion/4127826.html

How Food Well-being Is Changing Hospitality: 6 Key Trends Explained

“A healthy mind in a healthy body”, “food as medicine”, “you are what you eat” – these insights into food and well-being have been around for millennia, but today they are gaining more traction as consumer trends shift towards an increased demand for healthy, ethically-sourced food.

Hospitality Net