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Inside the Collaborative
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Snickerdoodle Says
Reflections, strategies, and stories from the field of leadership, team, and professional growth.


Gone with the Goldfish: What a Missing Snack Says About Modern Loyalty
Why small signals can trigger big exits and what leaders can do about it. There was a time when job tenure was a badge of honor. Loyalty...
Staci Jones
May 27, 20254 min read


Fueling Teamwork With the F1 Mindset
Ferrari Pit Crew '24 There’s something electrifying about Formula 1 racing that gets my heartrate up long before the starting lights go...
Staci Jones
May 20, 20253 min read


Don't Believe the Hype - Unless You're Living Your Core Values
The real impact happens when organizations walk their talk At SRJ Collaborative, we work with leaders and organizations who are serious...
Staci Jones
May 13, 20253 min read


Feedback Is a Gift: Give It. Get It. Grow.
There’s a phrase you’ve probably heard before, “ feedback is a gift.” Simple. True. And too often, unopened. In the rush of work,...
Staci Jones
May 6, 20253 min read


The Scenic Route: Rethinking How We Grow Our Careers
Photo by Staci Jones - Canadian Road Trip When we think about career growth, it’s easy to imagine a direct flight: point A to point B,...
Staci Jones
Apr 29, 20253 min read


Up, Up, and Lead! What Hot-Air Ballooning Can Teach Us About Bold Leadership
There’s something captivating about watching a hot-air balloon take flight. It begins with stillness—quiet, grounded, full of potential....
Staci Jones
Apr 23, 20253 min read


The Luxury of Ignorance
In a world obsessed with being in-the-know, ignorance can feel like a dirty word. But if you sit with it for a moment, ignorance, when...
Staci Jones
Apr 14, 20254 min read


The Quiet Symphony of Typography: Embracing Traditional Craft in a Digital Age
In the quiet space between letters, we find the true art of communication. When we speak of typography, we're not just talking about a...
Staci Jones
Apr 1, 20252 min read


Leading Multigenerational Teams: Bridging the Gap for Success
In today's multigenerational workforce, effective leaders must be agile and adaptable to maximize their team's potential.
Staci Jones
Feb 16, 20252 min read


The Messy Middle: What The Very Hungry Caterpillar Teaches Us About Change
Navigating and understanding the process of career and life transitions is messy but the process and the outcome can be beautiful.
Staci Jones
Feb 6, 20253 min read
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