Be Inquisitive

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 of six attributes: Be Confident, Be Inquisitive, Be Imaginative, Be Present, Be Resilient, and Be Influential.   What does it mean when...
Be Confident

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 Factor attributes. What does it mean when we say, “Be Confident”? The definition that we have framed around this is:...
Importance of Reflection

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 do as often as I should.  Have you considered the concept of a personal board to help guide you professionally or personally?  Perhaps...
Women in Insurance Tech Review 

Women in Insurance Tech Review 

Written by Misha Bleymaier-Farrish Conferences tend to focus on industries, topics, or specific technologies.  In the day and age where diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is a main focus, many conferences will now have dedicated sessions to “women” in...
Summer Reflection

Summer Reflection

Written by Misha Bleymaier-Farrish It’s hard to believe, but summer is very quickly winding down.  It feels like just yesterday that the kids were getting out of school for summer vacation, and here we are shopping for school clothes for another school year. ...
Diversity and Inclusivity

Diversity and Inclusivity

Diversity and Inclusivity Written by Misha Bleymaier-Farrish June 29, 2022 As we reflect on a month of diversity and inclusion, I’ve invited some friends to join the conversation: Alacia, Elisa, and Vinita. These leaders have strong beliefs and convictions and...