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May 24
5 min

The Rungs of Learning: Insights From Writing My First Book

My new book, From Barista to Boardroom, is now available to preorder and will be released one week from today on June 1. I never set out...

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The Rungs of Learning with Stef Bernosky, Ultra Runner and Geologist Turned HR Data Scientist

Christine McHugh

Apr 12
6 min

The Rungs of Learning with Stef Bernosky, Ultra Runner and Geologist Turned HR Data Scientist

I met my friend Stef Bernosky on a run. I can't remember which run or exactly when but I remember being in awe of her status as an ultra...

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Covid Fatigue and Burnout: How I Lost My Shit Over a Maple Bar and What I’m Doing About It

Christine McHugh

Apr 2
4 min

Covid Fatigue and Burnout: How I Lost My Shit Over a Maple Bar and What I’m Doing About It

It started with a donut. It was the morning of my March half marathon (I’ve set a goal to run a half marathon each month this year –I...

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The Rungs of Learning with Michelle Burns, Head of Global Coffee, Tea and Cocoa at Starbucks

Christine McHugh

Mar 9
5 min

The Rungs of Learning with Michelle Burns, Head of Global Coffee, Tea and Cocoa at Starbucks

I've known Michelle forever and have always been inspired by her impressive ability to blend family life with a very demanding job in a...

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Christine McHugh

Mar 2
2 min

Modeling a Growth Mindset For Your Team

When I first started writing my book, From Barista to Boardroom, I had no idea how to begin. I was scared to try something that seemed...

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Christine McHugh

Feb 25
1 min

My Most Important Coaching Client

Last month, I became the parent of a bonafide voting, tax paying legal adult. A friend of mine put it best to me in a text: "You raised...

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The Rungs of Learning with Mikaela Kiner, Founder, CEO and Author

Christine McHugh

Feb 12
6 min

The Rungs of Learning with Mikaela Kiner, Founder, CEO and Author

When I got started in consulting, half of the people I connected with said I HAD to meet Mikaela Kiner. They told me she was a mover and...

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Listen Up! Podcasts to Grow Your Leadership Skills

Christine McHugh

Feb 8
2 min

Listen Up! Podcasts to Grow Your Leadership Skills

I don't read many leadership books these days mostly because I tend to read right before I go to bed and I usually can't make it past a...

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Moving up the "Rungs of Learning" With Chris Carr, COO at Sweetgreen

Christine McHugh

Jan 23
6 min

Moving up the "Rungs of Learning" With Chris Carr, COO at Sweetgreen

Meet Chris Carr! I had the pleasure of working with Chris at Starbucks where our 1:1s managed to be filled with both teaching, learning...

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Brooks Running Sets the Standard for Excellent Customer Service

Christine McHugh

Dec 27, 2020
3 min

Brooks Running Sets the Standard for Excellent Customer Service

I’m a fanatical about customer service and how even the smallest details matter. My recent experience with Brooks Running blew my mind....

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Christine McHugh

Dec 15, 2020
2 min

Bring on 2021!

Dear Friends, My running group came up with this fun idea to close out 2020 and ring in 2021: on New Year's Eve, we would run 20.21 miles...

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Christine McHugh

Dec 8, 2020
2 min

Delivering Stand Out Service

Dear friends, It's been interesting to watch how quickly (or slowly) companies have adapted their operating and service models to meet...

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Christine McHugh

Dec 8, 2020
3 min

Happy Anniversary to Me!

Dear Friends, One year ago, my side hustle became my main hustle. It was probably one of the scariest career moves I’ve made since I’ve...

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Purpose + Vision + Resilience + Adaptability

Christine McHugh

Dec 8, 2020
2 min

Purpose + Vision + Resilience + Adaptability

Dear friends, I can't believe it's almost the new year. Students are back to school in some form or fashion (I've got two high school...

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Grounding Your Organization in Its Purpose and Vision with Laura Doehle

Christine McHugh

Sep 16, 2020
6 min

Grounding Your Organization in Its Purpose and Vision with Laura Doehle

Do you ever wonder how some organizations navigate through tough challenges better than others? The ones that do it really well seem to...

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Sharpening Your Hospitality Saw Amid a Pandemic with Warren Wolfe

Christine McHugh

Aug 11, 2020
6 min

Sharpening Your Hospitality Saw Amid a Pandemic with Warren Wolfe

Warren Wolfe grew up in the restaurant industry and is currently helping many companies fight their way back from the pandemic.

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Being the "First" or "Only": An Interview with Paula Boggs, Former EVP & General Counsel, Starbucks

Christine McHugh

Jun 20, 2020
7 min

Being the "First" or "Only": An Interview with Paula Boggs, Former EVP & General Counsel, Starbucks

Paula Boggs has an incredible life story so far. From growing up in the segregated south to working in the White House and Pentagon to...

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Want to Create a More Inclusive Workplace? Kimberley Thompson, DEI Expert, Shows Us How

Christine McHugh

Jun 15, 2020
4 min

Want to Create a More Inclusive Workplace? Kimberley Thompson, DEI Expert, Shows Us How

I'm in the middle of reading White Fragility and it's making me uncomfortable as it should. These last couple of weeks have been...

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Class May Be Cancelled But Learning Doesn't Have to Stop

Christine McHugh

Jun 1, 2020
4 min

Class May Be Cancelled But Learning Doesn't Have to Stop

How organizations and leaders can still develop their people and facilitate learning without the constraints of a classroom

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An Interview With One of My Most Memorable Leaders, Tom Haro

Christine McHugh

May 25, 2020
8 min

An Interview With One of My Most Memorable Leaders, Tom Haro

It’s an honor to interview Tom for this week’s article. I’m forever indebted to and grateful for his belief in me that I can do anything.

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