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Waiting Well — A Case for Mindful Multitasking
Waiting is hard. Multitasking gives your anxious mind something else to hold onto — and sometimes, that’s exactly what you need.

Melanie Troxell
Jul 13, 20253 min read


Leading Hobbits (and Humans) — Why Elevensies Matter
They Everyone has their own “elevensies”—small needs that keep them going. Great leaders meet them without losing sight of the mission.

Melanie Troxell
Jul 9, 20252 min read


I Don’t Have a Button for That
Sometimes lie doesn’t give you “a button.” The best service, work & relationships happen when you think beyond the script.

Melanie Troxell
Jul 8, 20252 min read


The Power of Shared Stories — Reconnecting After 28 Years
We are made of stories — they connect us, grow us, and remind us who we’ve become. This is why I write.

Melanie Troxell
Jul 3, 20253 min read


Get Up. Let’s Go.
When my dad’s oxygen dropped to 83%, I slapped his arm and said, “Get up.” He moaned. I packed his hospital bag anyway.

Melanie Troxell
Jun 25, 20254 min read


Bonus Episode — Please, Thank You, and the Robot Revolution
I asked AI if saying “please” matters. Turns out, it might. Not for its sake—but so it can better sound like me. (And remember me fondly?)

Melanie Troxell
Jun 21, 20252 min read


Anchored Teams, 4 — Protecting the Culture You Built
Anchored people don’t ask for credit. But if you don’t protect them, they’ll drift — and your team will feel the loss long after they’re gon

Melanie Troxell
Jun 20, 20253 min read


Anchored Teams 3 — Leadership That Builds Ownership
Leadership isn’t about carrying your team — it’s about anchoring them to carry themselves. That’s where ownership begins.

Melanie Troxell
Jun 18, 20252 min read


Anchored Teams 2 — A True Story about Control, Culture, and the Cost of Abdication
Hoarded control doesn’t protect a mission — it buries it.

Melanie Troxell
Jun 16, 20252 min read


Anchored Teams 1 — Interviewing for Character over Competence
Great teams aren’t built on talent alone — they’re anchored by people with character, clarity, and calm in the chaos.

Melanie Troxell
Jun 14, 20252 min read


The Blessing Coffee
A warm coffee shared at work turned into a ripple of kindness. Blessing Coffees—small acts that mean everything. ☕💛

Melanie Troxell
Jun 9, 20253 min read


Josie, Near Misses, and Your Voice
The most powerful tool in patient safety? It’s not a machine — it’s your voice.

Melanie Troxell
Jun 6, 20252 min read


Try Everything: A Recipe for Becoming
I’ve tried a lot of things in life — not to prove I can, but to see what sticks. Turns out, what matters most is who you become.

Melanie Troxell
Jun 4, 20253 min read


The Psychology of the Ask (Don’t Tell Me What to Do)
Even the hard choices feel easier when we feel like we had a voice in them.

Melanie Troxell
May 29, 20253 min read


Social Trimming: Rethinking Integrity, Sacrifice, and the Rules
Integrity is doing the right thing—not just when no one is watching, but even when everyone is watching and expecting something else.

Melanie Troxell
May 27, 20254 min read


Start Before You’re Ready: Waiting for the Perfect Moment May Be Your Biggest Regret
Starting badly is still infinitely better than not starting at all.

Melanie Troxell
May 26, 20253 min read


Clarity Removed: Choosing Joy Without Answers
No lenses, no worries—just laughter, love, and the power of being fully present.

Melanie Troxell
May 20, 20252 min read


Listening Between the Lines: The Magic of the “Idle Words”
Our real story is often told between the lines—in passing words and idle moments. (The in-between; that’s where the truth lives.)

Melanie Troxell
May 18, 20254 min read


Sparkle with Purpose: Glitter, Calipers, and the Power of Not Taking Life Too Seriously
Professionalism isn’t about blending in. Sometimes glitter, laughter, or a pink caliper are the tools that make us exceptional.

Melanie Troxell
May 7, 20253 min read


The Power of Pause: From Virtual Code Blues to Real-Life Conflict
A failing nurse, a video game-savvy teen, and a heart attack victim named Omar teach us how hitting pause can change everything.

Melanie Troxell
May 6, 20253 min read
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