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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...

Christine McHugh
Mar 9, 20215 min read
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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...

Christine McHugh
Mar 2, 20212 min read
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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...

Christine McHugh
Feb 25, 20211 min read
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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...

Christine McHugh
Feb 12, 20216 min read
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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...

Christine McHugh
Jan 22, 20216 min read
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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...

Christine McHugh
Dec 8, 20202 min read
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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...

Christine McHugh
Sep 16, 20206 min read
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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.

Christine McHugh
Aug 11, 20206 min read
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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...

Christine McHugh
Jun 20, 20207 min read
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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...

Christine McHugh
Jun 15, 20204 min read
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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

Christine McHugh
Jun 1, 20204 min read
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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.

Christine McHugh
May 25, 20208 min read
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Jeff Kaas Talks About How to Grow Your Business by Growing Your People
Creating a culture of continuous improvement is one thing. Doing it because you are committed to your team's growth is at another level.

Christine McHugh
May 18, 20206 min read
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Putting Your Own Oxygen Mask On First
Before we can take care of others, we need to take care of ourselves.

Christine McHugh
May 7, 20205 min read
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Knowing Who You Are as a Leader with Eric Boles, Founder of The Game Changers
Knowing who you are as a leader helps you serve your team. Spend time on your envisioned future and reflect on and share your story.

Christine McHugh
May 4, 20206 min read
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How to Develop a High Performing Team with Julie Kerby
How do you go about developing a high performing team? It's more than just having fun team building events. It requires intentional work.

Christine McHugh
Apr 27, 20203 min read
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A Leadership Deep Dive With Yours Truly
Servant leadership is my hallmark. I share where this comes from and how to show up as a leader during the COVID-19 crisis.

Christine McHugh
Apr 20, 20206 min read
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It All Comes Down to Purpose: An Interview With Dr. Michael Gervais, High Performance Psychologist
What differentiates high performers from the rest? Why do some people have more resilience than others? According to Dr. Michael...

Christine McHugh
Apr 13, 20207 min read
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"The Power of Or" With Joe Thornton, Author and COO at HMSHost
My friend and former colleague Joe Thornton is often the calm in the storm, staying steady in even the most disruptive conditions. It's...

Christine McHugh
Apr 6, 20204 min read
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Driving Employee Engagement With David Niu, CEO of TINYpulse
David Niu is a serial entrepreneur whose company, TINYpulse, is dedicated to helping employers create happy, high performing teams with...

Christine McHugh
Mar 30, 20204 min read
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