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Lisa Parker

I’m Rudolph, of Sorts

Those who work in non-profits must light the way for people to be helpful to your organizations.

Dec 19, 2023

Dec 19, 2023

All Sorts of Strong

I’m Okemos Strong, Spartan Strong and weak with exhaustion.

Feb 18, 2023

All Sorts of Strong

Feb 18, 2023

Hold Your Horns

Sometimes it’s better to see what lies ahead before judging how those further along in a journey are reacting.

Oct 19, 2022

Hold Your Horns

Oct 19, 2022

Demonizing Differences

There was a time when birthmarks were viewed as the mark of the devil. Differences have a history of being demonized.

Sep 26, 2022

Young child with large vascular birthmark on the lip and chin.

Sep 26, 2022

Reciprocity

Despite common assumptions about those down on their luck, it rarely becomes a point of pride to take and have no means to give back.

Jul 23, 2022

A twenty dollar bill is pictured along with a rose and a token that reads “you matter”.

Jul 23, 2022

False Equivalency of Intolerance

Tolerance doesn’t require embracing intolerance.

May 7, 2022

Picture of Lisa Parker, author of this post.

May 7, 2022

Which Surgeon Would You Hire

Selling yourself to someone? Think about what matters to you in situations when your existence may be on the line.

Apr 3, 2022

Which Surgeon Would You Hire

Apr 3, 2022

Circle of Influence

Yes, that’s a picture of my refrigerator in its freshly cleaned and organized glory. There are no ‘before’ shots, thank God.

Jan 16, 2022

Picture of a clean and organized refrigerator.

Jan 16, 2022

Talk Quieter

After a while, it stops mattering if we’re yelling out of anger or enthusiasm. Loudness is hard to be around.

Jan 8, 2022

Picture of desk items including lotion, a candle, notecards and a handwritten sign that reads “talk quieter”.

Jan 8, 2022

My Sister’s Santa

“What do you want Santa to bring you for Christmas?” That question inspired so much hope and excitement as a child.

Dec 24, 2021

My Sister’s Santa

Dec 24, 2021

Lisa Parker

Lisa Parker

Former headhunter turned alumni relations pro who values great questions, meaningful connections and finding the best in others.

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