Christie Eckler, LMSW, CFRE

A big thank you to teachers everywhere not just for the academic lessons but also for the leadership lessons. If you’re like me, the teachers who are memorable taught you something beyond the curriculum. Yes, y […]

This phrase caught my attention enough in the last few months that I know it’s not merely a coincidence but a wake-up call.

It hit me like a ton of bricks. That’s been exactly my problem – an awful lot of doi […]

I love data, facts and information; I actually call myself a data girl. Data is quantifiable and can provide support for determining need and directing resources. For example, bi-polar disorder (BPD) is a chronic […]

Spring is finally here. The she breathes into the windows of the house and lets me know the weeds are waiting. A warm winter means weeds have grown tall and their roots go deep.

On hands and knees I pull. It is […]

Retention is like life insurance. No one thinks about it until they need it.

With the job market heating up and passive candidates starting to get antsy and look for different jobs, managers need to consider […]