Ariana Friedlander
Falling Leaves
As I sat by the Poudre River recently, the sun kept getting obscured by falling leaves. One single, small leaf would temporarily block...
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Ariana Friedlander
- Sep 27
- 3 min
Changing your mind vs. refining your thinking
When I was in the midst of my cancer journey I found I would easily change my mind. One minute I was sure I should use alternative...
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Ariana Friedlander
- Sep 20
- 6 min
Introducing the Wolfpack Brain
I have quickly learned that third grade is often the year kids start to struggle with cliques at school. And it can lead to a lot of...
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Ariana Friedlander
- Sep 14
- 4 min
The most deadly fear reaction within teams might surprise you
Tanner was stressed out. His team hadn’t followed their SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) and an entire batch of products was ruined....
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Ariana Friedlander
- Sep 6
- 5 min
The Surprising Difference Between Proactive and Reactive Change
"When COVID hit we were navigating change in a reactive way. Now it's time for us to be pro-active again." My client recently told the...
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Ariana Friedlander
- Aug 30
- 4 min
Gaining perspective vs. Discounting feelings
A few years ago, a disgruntled and disturbed individual came to my friends' partner's workplace and opened fire. She got word of what was...
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Ariana Friedlander
- Mar 24
- 5 min
Michele Heyward, Turning false assumptions into positive change
Despite working in heavy construction as an engineer for 12 years and advancing, Michele thought she was way behind her friends from...
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Ariana Friedlander
- Mar 10
- 5 min
Sharon L'Herrou-Emotional health leads to better choices & impact
Sharon L'Herrou is the President and CEO of 211 Palm Beach and Treasure Coast Florida. 211 is a call number (like 911) available...
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Ariana Friedlander
- Feb 22
- 5 min
If it's not being done, it's not obvious
I was two months into serving as the board chair when I met with a perspective board member at a coffee shop. He had declined joining the...
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Ariana Friedlander
- Feb 10
- 4 min
Which version of yourself are you voting for with your actions?
When I started my business almost 11 years ago my morning routine involved drinking copious amounts of coffee while jumping into my...
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Ariana Friedlander
- Feb 8
- 4 min
Can't stop procrastinating? Try this...
There are certain things I procrastinate on. When I finally get around to doing the work I realize the reason I put it off in the first...
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Ariana Friedlander
- Feb 3
- 2 min
Snow Days
Upon receiving the notice of a snow day, kids immediately cheer with delight! Snow days are these liminal spaces where we step outside of...
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Ariana Friedlander
- Jan 13
- 3 min
Opening the Jar
It happened again. Despite my many attempts, I couldn't get the lid off the jar. So I asked my husband to help. He pops the jar open in...
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Ariana Friedlander
- Dec 23, 2021
- 4 min
The struggle is real, in fact, it's normal
Over the last 10 years, I've interviewed hundreds of leaders. I kept hearing similar themes among interviewees. They had a mission to...
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Ariana Friedlander
- Dec 9, 2021
- 4 min
Charisse Bowen - Turning entrepreneurial failure into positive change at the Federal Government
Charisse Bowen is a self-proclaimed entrepreneur who now works for the Federal Government. "I always love a good challenge, which is, I...
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Ariana Friedlander
- Dec 7, 2021
- 4 min
Surfacing the hidden rules of life
Lately, my daughter has been enjoying the series Allie Finkle's Rules for Girls. It's about an 8-year-old who keeps a book of rules to...
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Ariana Friedlander
- Apr 1, 2021
- 4 min
Three steps to build momentum when you're stuck in a RUT
Prefer to watch a video? Scroll to the bottom Years ago, I was on my way to pick up some friends at the airport that were visiting. As I...
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Ariana Friedlander
- Mar 30, 2021
- 3 min
You have the power to choose how you respond when someone strikes a nerve
As a child, I loved watching inside the piano while my mother played. It was like witnessing magic. Each time she pressed down a key, a...
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Ariana Friedlander
- Mar 23, 2021
- 4 min
The Four Horsemen of Bad Workshop Experiences: And Tips for Avoiding Them
We’ve all been there, attended a much-anticipated workshop at a conference only to leave feeling disappointed by the experience. Granted,...
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Ariana Friedlander
- Mar 18, 2021
- 4 min
What you do when someone (or something) gets under your SKIN changes everything
Prefer to watch the video? Scroll to the bottom! It was mid-morning and I was bustling around the house while my toddler ambled about...
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