Mindset

By: Amy Wartham- Director of Corporate Training and Executive Education August is National Happiness Month. I would argue that every month should be happiness month. Happiness is an elusive, yet deeply desired state. It’s often perceived as something that happens to us – something that is either present or absent depending on external circumstances. However, […]

By: Amy Wartham- Director of Corporate Training and Executive Education In our rapidly evolving world of work, the spotlight often shines on technical prowess and hard skills. Yet, in the background, a quieter but equally powerful force drives team success, fosters innovation, and builds resilient organizations: soft skills. These are the personal attributes, communication abilities, […]

By: Dayle Janus- Program Coordinator for Corporate Training and Executive Education After spending 13 years as a K-12 teacher in Cabarrus County Schools, I transitioned to the corporate world a year ago in search of a better work-life balance. I understand that the classroom feels like a unique environment, filled with its own challenges and […]

Amy Wartham // Outwit. Outplay. Outlast. The tv show Survivor just launched its 46th season and I was poised to watch the show on my couch like have every year since 2000. Survivor is a reality competition that throws 18 people together on a remote island, from all walks of life, and forces them to […]

Amy Wartham // I took piano lessons as a child and if I’m being honest, I wasn’t really any good. I knew that I would never become a concert pianist, but I did practice and always tried my best. A lot of times my mom would be cooking dinner while I practiced and after hitting, […]

Amy Wartham // 1, 2, cha, cha, cha. 98… 99… 100… Ready or not, here I come. I’m going to count to three and you better have yourself in bed… All my life, I’ve been counting up or down to something. Now, I’ve found a great way to put my counting skills to good use. […]

Amy Wartham // I had enough. I just couldn’t take it any longer. My desk (aka my dining room table) was so cluttered that it began resembling my son’s bedroom when he was in high school. (Yes, it was THAT bad.) I took a deep breath and just started organizing. Holy Moley! Where did all […]

Amy Wartham // I recently discovered the most amazing and inspiring woman and felt compelled to share her story with others. Emma Rowena Gatewood, known as “Grandma Gatewood” was the first woman to hike the entire 2,050-mile Appalachian Trail (AT) by herself in one season. She was 67 years old (67!). She was also a mother […]

Amy Wartham // The last week has been bizarre, to say the least. One week ago, North Carolina had zero cases of COVID-19 and now there are 32. It’s strange to walk into a grocery store and see empty shelves, and I never thought I’d see the day when peanut butter and toilet paper were […]