Jacquelyn Adams

Jacquelyn Adams, founder and CEO of Ristole, uses her column to delve into the wild world of leadership. Whether the article is about her days as a Peace Corp volunteer, exploring corporate training, or even grabbing lunch at Chipotle — she will come out with a story and her “top tips.” As she passionately believes in leveraging her platform to share others’ voices, her column welcomes guest bloggers to create a fuller and more diverse pool of experiences for her readership. So, welcome to “Lessons on Leadership” where you never know what the next article will hold: online networking advice, guidelines for creating a joyful workplace, or even puppies. Just keep reading to discover what’s next!

Lessons on Leadership

Jacquelyn Adams24 January 2023
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Storytelling: A Skill That Has a Profound Impact on How Others View Your Intellect

As technical professionals, we don't always see the underlying value of softer skills such as storytelling.
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Jacquelyn Adams13 January 2023
42

“What Do You Do?” is an Overrated Question

Let's take a look at some of the concerns about asking someone what they do, and check out some alternatives…
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Jacquelyn Adams16 December 2022
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What Can We Learn About Leadership from Ted Lasso?

Despite overwhelming odds, Ted Lasso's humor, relentless optimism, and huge truth bombs provide a recipe for successful leadership.
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Jacquelyn Adams29 November 2022
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Why Giving Back is Such a Critical Part of Living

When it comes to your time, energy and finances, Giving Tuesday is a great opportunity to consider the legacy you…
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Jacquelyn Adams22 November 2022
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Four Don’ts When Dealing with an Egomaniac

Here are some tips that can help keep the workplace calm so you can soldier on when working with an…
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Jacquelyn Adams8 November 2022
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The Checklist: A Tool to Keep You on The Right Track

Take some time to consider what should be on your checklist today, tomorrow and every day… and once you get…
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Jacquelyn Adams24 October 2022
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How to Avoid Taking a Job at a Toxic Workplace

By knowing what to look for and the types of questions to ask, we can do our best to avoid…
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Jacquelyn Adams14 October 2022
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How Perfectionism, Shame, and Stress may be Affecting Your Job Performance

Possessing a rich emotional vocabulary is essential for better decision-making and connecting to yourself and others.
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Jacquelyn Adams22 September 2022
587

Three Tips for Finishing the Year Strong

It's the first day of fall, a season of change, so let's take a moment to consider what changes we…
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Jacquelyn Adams14 September 2022
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Four Tips for Making a Great Presentation

Here are some tips that will help you take that empty slide deck and turn it into a compelling presentation.