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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.

3 min readDec 19, 2023

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Lisa Parker

All Sorts of Strong

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

6 min readFeb 18, 2023

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All Sorts of Strong

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Lisa Parker

Hold Your Horns

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

2 min readOct 19, 2022

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Hold Your Horns

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Lisa Parker

Demonizing Differences

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

5 min readSep 26, 2022

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

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Lisa Parker

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.

3 min readJul 23, 2022

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

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Lisa Parker

False Equivalency of Intolerance

Tolerance doesn’t require embracing intolerance.

3 min readMay 7, 2022

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Picture of Lisa Parker, author of this post.

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Lisa Parker

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.

2 min readApr 3, 2022

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Which Surgeon Would You Hire

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Lisa Parker

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.

3 min readJan 16, 2022

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Picture of a clean and organized refrigerator.

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Lisa Parker

Talk Quieter

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

2 min readJan 8, 2022

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

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Lisa Parker

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.

3 min readDec 24, 2021

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My Sister’s Santa

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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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