GSD Factor blog
Raising strong independent kids
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 + Dr. Michelle Morkert
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 + Melissa Blatt
Be Imaginative. This is the third of the six GSD Factor attributes. Here’s a quick recap: The GSD Factor life consists of
True Authentic Self + Tracy Borreson
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
Effective Leaders Have Empathy
“Leadership is about empathy. It is about having the ability to relate to and connect with people for the purpose of inspiring
Make Work From Home Work For You
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 Isn’t Always A Bad Thing
“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
Let’s GSD the game–and WIN!
We know gender bias exists, especially in business. It’s a real thing. Women have been fighting against the effects of these