Leading with Lori - Blog

Leading With Lori

Leading with Lori is where personal stories meet professional insights—a space to reflect, grow, and discover fresh perspectives for work and life. Join Lori G. Brown, CEO of PayNW, as she shares practical strategies, authentic stories, and thoughtful advice to empower and inspire your journey.

Lessons Learned

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The Season When Culture Shows Up: How We Lead Our Team Through Peak Stress

Stress at work is real. Here is the thing. Busy seasons do not create your culture. They reveal how it really works. Every industry has its own...

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There Is No CEO Playbook—But These 5 Things Came Close

When I officially stepped into the CEO role at PayNW, I was stepping into some very big shoes.

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Lead Like You Parent, Parent Like You Lead: The Secret No One Talks About

Have you ever caught yourself slipping into your "work voice" with your kids—or perhaps your "mom voice" during a staff meeting? I have. More than...

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The Unexpected Leadership Magic of Unpurposed Time

I am writing this from a hammock at dawn, waiting quietly for farm chores to start. Yes, farm chores—because apparently, relaxation for me now...

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Turns Out, My Rearview Mirror Works Just Fine

Here's the thing—I often joke I don't have a rearview mirror. Turns out, mine just needed some adjusting.

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