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Purpose - we all have one. It's what we're uniquely designed to do in the world. At Uplifting Impact, we believe that the power to make change lies within all of us, and can be extended to our places of work - where we can all hustle with purpose to create environments where people thrive and organizations excel. Our passion is building bridges that transform teams through authentic connection, practical skills, and meaningful engagement. We want to move forward on this path together, with you - join our ongoing conversation for practical insights you can apply today!

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Purpose - we all have one. It’s what we’re uniquely designed to do in the world. At Uplifting Impact, we believe that the power to make change lies within all of us, and can be extended to our places of work - where we can all hustle with purpose to create, continuous, organizational inclusion.

We want to move forward on this path together, with you - find us here weekly!

  • Apr
    05
    2021

    You’re ready to start living in your purpose. You’ve identified your personal purpose statement using these Simple Steps to Make Career Decisions That Better Align With Your Values, or maybe you already felt clear and confident in what your purpose is....

  • Mar
    29
    2021

    Making a change in this world requires really hard work. It requires long hours, strategic scheduling and pushing yourself outside of your comfort zone regularly. It requires taking chances that may feel ridiculous. But more than anything, no matter how...

  • Mar
    22
    2021

    I like to think of those who make a social impact in the world as Purposeful Hustlers.

    They are people who know WHY they do something (their purpose), and HOW to get it done (their hustle).

    Their Purposeful Hustle is a propelling force that drives them...

  • Mar
    15
    2021

    Maybe you’re fed up. Maybe you’re inspired. Maybe you’re furious. Whatever it is, there is an issue that you want to take action about or something that you want to change, but it feels too big. It’s too overwhelming. There’s nothing that YOU can do...

  • Mar
    08
    2021

    Many people today harbor a dream of starting a business. The idea of a “side hustle” has captured the imagination of those working a traditional job. The Flying Elephant team is going even further to show how to make that “side hustle" purposeful!

  • Mar
    08
    2021

    One of the number one questions I get from people is "How do you find the time to do all of the things that you are doing?" I wish that I had a magic time machine that made additional time. But I don’t have one! (If you do, please share!)

    After...

  • Feb
    22
    2021

    This week's Failsume mistake of The 4 Things that Suck Time is associated with The Gap Band's "Early in the Morning." I used to be up until "early in the morning" doing work for others. How are you valuing your time in your Purposeful Hustle? Are these...

  • Feb
    08
    2021

    This week's Failsume mistake is called "Are you a Hard worker or a smart one?" and it's associated with Sade's "Smooth Operator."  The smooth operators have streamlined their operation to maximize productivity.   

    A Failsume is a list of all my failures and...

  • Feb
    04
    2021

    I am so delighted to share with you the recent conversation I had with Michelle Bess, the Vice President of Talent and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at OppLoans. In her role, she focuses on creating systems and processes to ensure an equitable company...

  • Dec
    17
    2020

    Grady Crosby is a dynamic senior-level executive leader and corporate officer for Johnson Controls, which was honored to be called one of the world’s most ethical companies under his leadership from 2014-2020, and was ranked 18th on the 2020 list of the...