GSD Factor blog

Often, I’m asked if I parent the same way that I lead my teams and coach my clients, and the answer is

Be Influential.  This is the sixth and final of the six core GSD Factor attributes.   Here’s a quick recap: The GSD Factor

Be Resilient

Be Resilient.  This is the fifth of the six core GSD Factor attributes.   Here’s a quick recap: The GSD Factor life consists

Be Present + Antonio Javar

Be Present.  This is the fourth of the six core GSD Factor attributes.   Here’s a quick recap: The GSD Factor life consists

Be Connecting + Raghu Sundara

The GSD Factor life consists of six main attributes: Be Confident, Be Inquisitive, Be Imaginative, Be Present, Be Resilient, and Be Influential.

Be Imaginative.  This is the third of the six GSD Factor attributes.   Here’s a quick recap: The GSD Factor life consists of

Here at GSD Factor, we talk about our six main attributes, but I’m excited to dive into one of my favorite sub-attributes–knowing

Be Inquisitive

Be Inquisitive. This is the second of the six core GSD Factor attributes. Here’s a quick recap: The GSD Factor life consists

Be Confident

Be Confident.  The sentence is simple, but the concept is rather complex.  This is the first, and possibly, most important of the six GSD

Importance of Reflection

“Reflection. Retrospect. As someone whose life motto is GSD – “Get sh*t done,” these words and practices are things that I forget to

Women in Insurance Tech Review

Conferences tend to focus on industries, topics, or specific technologies.  In the day and age where diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is

Summer Reflection

It’s hard to believe, but summer is very quickly winding down.  It feels like just yesterday that the kids were getting out of

Diversity and Inclusivity

As we reflect on a month of diversity and inclusion, I’ve invited some friends to join the conversation: Alacia, Elisa, and Vinita. These

Deadlines Can Be Moved

Well, here we are–June.  Almost six months have passed!.  I know people say this all the time, but where has the time

Working Dads

In celebration of Father’s Day, we are having a Dad takeover with Boyd Farrish and Jonathan Baker. Boyd’s background is 15+ years

Flexibility is Key

Have you ever asked why something is done a certain way and been given the response, “That’s how we’ve always done it.”?

Working Moms

Moms are some of the greatest assets a company can have, but it doesn’t always feel like that in the workplace. In

“Leadership is about empathy. It is about having the ability to relate to and connect with people for the purpose of inspiring

Raise your hand if your job went remote as a result of the pandemic, and you still haven’t returned to the office?

Sizing Up Problems

Everyone has problems.  They are unavoidable.  Whether at home, at work, among family, or among friends, we all face problems.  I believe,

Burnout is Real

Burnout–it’s probably one of the most common reasons why people resign, but this phenomenon is especially true for working women, especially at

“Change is the only constant in life.”  Heraclitus, a Greek philosopher, said that centuries ago, and it’s a pretty common saying.  Why

Confident Assertiveness

We’re two months into 2022.  Have you made plans for your year?  Do you have any goals or focus for the way

We know gender bias exists, especially in business.   It’s a real thing.  Women have been fighting against the effects of these