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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Being Brave and Learning to Learn with Linda Glass of Glass Talent

Christine McHugh

Mar 22, 2020
4 min

Being Brave and Learning to Learn with Linda Glass of Glass Talent

Linda Glass has a fascinating background which has undoubtedly prepared her to be great coach. I've personally experienced her talents as...

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Tips From the World's Best Networker, Doug Koob, Chief Connections Officer

Christine McHugh

Mar 22, 2020
2 min

Tips From the World's Best Networker, Doug Koob, Chief Connections Officer

I sometimes joke that Doug Koob, Chief Connections Officer at Circle Alliances, is the most networked person on the planet. But it's not...

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Unpacking Executive Presence With Kore Koubourlis

Christine McHugh

Mar 22, 2020
4 min

Unpacking Executive Presence With Kore Koubourlis

The first time I met Kore Koubourlis, she exuded personal presence. I noticed her right away when she walked in the room: confident,...

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