Angie Morgan 
“Do or Do Not. There is no try.” – Yoda Hold off, Yoda. We’re actually in the season of trying right now. Every single one of us is making attempts at new ways of behaving. Some of these ways are working. Others? Not so much. In fact, we’re observing distinct differences right now among the … Learn More
“Angie, how was your practice today?” my instructor asked as I left my hot yoga class recently. “I hated it for the first 15 minutes,” I said with a smile. “But, I’m coming back on Saturday. If I only hate it for 14 minutes, I’ll call that progress.” He flashed a knowing smile back at … Learn More
I updated my headshot a while back. Or, at least I thought I did. I showed it to my then-business partner, Courtney Lynch, who saw it and delivered some honest feedback, “Dude, what’s up with your shirt? It looks like something you’d wear to a bake sale … not for delivering professional services. Don’t go … Learn More
You put a tremendous amount of effort into your career. You work late, you flex to reset priorities, and you’re constantly thinking of new ways you can add value to the business or organization you work for. You’re a conscientious professional because you care. You care about the quality of your work, your professional reputation, … Learn More
I sat down to play the piano my parents gifted me during one of their decluttering sprees. When I struck the first chord of one of my old, favorite songs, my fear was confirmed – I was awful. This was kind of sad; I was once so talented! And now? Well, beyond being untalented, I … Learn More
I was collaborating with a dear friend and colleague, Ben Whiting, and we couldn’t help but laugh out loud for the two hours we were together. As we were swapping our stories, poking fun at ourselves, we also spent time imagining our futures in ways that were invigorating and inspiring. When dinner wrapped, I asked … Learn More
Shortly after the pandemic, I delivered a webinar to clients and shared best practices on how to lead through uncertainty. We asked our audience to share with us, privately, how they were feeling in the moment. The words they offered weren’t too dissimilar from the beginning of the pandemic – worried, lonely, isolated, exhausted, confused. … Learn More
Can You Love and Hate Something at the Same Time? (Yes, you can … and it’s okay.) “Mom, can we go to Cedar Point?” My youngest has asked me that for the past three years. Due to the pandemic, it felt like a near-impossible proposition. This year, though, it actually felt possible to make the … Learn More
I talk often about transactional vs transformational relationships. In our work ecosphere, we can achieve success through transactions – you do this, I do this, and we don’t really invest in each other. Transactional works, but it’s not ideal for performance in our work relationships. It’s impersonal and fails to allow people to engage fully … Learn More
I love to win; yet, what I call a “W” can seem insignificant to other people: When moments like these come around, I say to myself, “Remember this moment. You’ll need it later.” Then at night I turn to my gratitude journal and write about my win, giving me a chance to smile at least … Learn More
I’ve had some great guidance throughout my career. I recognize not every professional gets insight into the do’s and don’ts of the working world, which is why I’m sharing a list of some helpful behaviors I’ve learned that serve as great guideposts for career etiquette. Here are 7 tips for professionals seeking to be professional: … Learn More
You want to dream better. But, when was the last time you … In other words, can you remember the last time you really quieted your mind and focused on your own, unique thoughts, dreams, and ideas? This type of silence can be unsettling, right? Yet, in this silence is a world of wonder where … Learn More
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