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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...

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.
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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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When I officially stepped into the CEO role at PayNW, I was stepping into some very big shoes.
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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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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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Here's the thing—I often joke I don't have a rearview mirror. Turns out, mine just needed some adjusting.