by Daphne Anderson | Aug 4, 2026 | Communication, Mindset, Observations, Operations
There was a time when interviews began with a handshake. Today, they begin the moment an application is submitted. Every email. Every confirmation. Every follow-up. Every interaction. They’re all part of the interview. For years, we’ve conditioned...
by Daphne Anderson | Jul 18, 2026 | Communication, Mindset, NTJCC, Observations
There have been moments where I’ve walked into a room already misunderstood. Not because of anything I said in that moment. Not because of an interaction someone personally had with me. But because of what was heard. What was shared. Or what someone believed they saw,...
by Daphne Anderson | Apr 5, 2026 | Collaborating, Communication, Mindset, NTJCC, Observations, Reflections
Perception is reality. You might be the most talented multitasker in the building. You might have the rare ability to capture detailed notes on a tablet while simultaneously texting your team for a real-time answer to a board member’s question. You are...
by Daphne Anderson | Jan 18, 2026 | Growth, Mindset, NTJCC
There comes a point in your career when growth isn’t about a new title, a new role, or a new opportunity. It’s about realizing what you will no longer tolerate. For me, that moment was January 31, 2025. Disrespect has many disguises. Sometimes it’s obvious — a sharp...
by Daphne Anderson | Jan 7, 2026 | Events, Mindset, NTJCC, Observations, Reflections
Take a look at the photo attached to this article. On one side, you see the version of me committed to the mission and strategy of being a leader. On the other, you see me mid-dance at a holiday party, letting my hair down and having fun. For a long time, we were...
by Daphne Anderson | Sep 4, 2025 | Communication, Mental Health, Mindset, NTJCC
This photo says it all: sometimes life happens, and the emotions spill over. One Thursday night in September 2025, I ran out of a dinner with my friends after getting a text that someone dear to me was being rushed to the hospital. My smartwatch buzzed, I couldn’t...
