Your Title Isn’t Your Identity: How to Lead From Who You Are, Not Just What You Do

Construction careers don’t run in my family. There’s no lineage of electricians or legacy general contractors to follow. But in the bedroom where I grew up, there was a three-story dollhouse.

For years, I worked in two different construction companies, always holding some version of an assistant role. Project manager assistant. Assistant project manager. Even after I’d been a preschool director and classroom teacher—roles where I led with confidence—I couldn’t seem to shake the “assistant” label in construction.

What’s in a Name?

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My Oxford Story – For the Busy Woman Who Forgot She Had Dreams

Most people these days know me as the working mom, the business leader, the woman juggling calendars and carpools, managing teams and checking homework. But there’s a version of me that many have never met.

Back in college, I lived on the edges of “normal.” I thrived in the weird and wonderful world of the arts, studying at Tyler School of Art. I had paint under my fingernails and big ideas about how life could be.

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Master Your Focus: Stop Letting Distractions Control Your Workday

After the stress of a normal day, I decided to go for a quiet walk one evening to clear my head. Deadlines were piling up, emails were unanswered, and I had recently signed up for a professional development course. My mind felt cluttered, and I needed to regroup.

This experience is a perfect metaphor for work. Just like my walk, the way we direct our attention determines what we perceive as important. But too often, we get distracted by new projects, constant emails, last-minute requests—or worse, by other people’s urgent (but not truly important) priorities.

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The Bullseye of Employee Motivation

The other weekend, my 9-year-old son asked if he could buy a grabber from Amazon. Not a toy one—he wanted the real deal. He scrolled past the plastic claws and chose one with a telescopic arm, textured grippers, and a sturdy two-pronged claw.

Then, without hesitation, his 5-year-old brother chimed in: “I want a grabber too!”

When an employee asks for a raise, a promotion, a new title, or additional flexibility, their request is rarely just about the tangible outcome.

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Radial Development: A 2-Step Framework to Elevate Your Career Conversations

A few years ago, I had an employee who was eager for a promotion. She was smart, hardworking, and ambitious, but every time we talked about her next steps, she focused on why she deserved it rather than how she was growing into it. She wanted the title, the salary bump, and the recognition—but when I asked what skills she was actively developing to prepare for the role, she didn’t have an answer.

This is a common trap. We assume career growth is about proving we’re already ready for the next step. But real growth isn’t about waiting for someone to acknowledge our potential—it’s about actively stepping into it.

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