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2025 was a big year in my life and business. For the first time in years I’d like to share a part of my review…

Barrett Brooks
07 January 2026 • 30 min read

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A reflection on lineage, leadership, and why presence has been the quiet thread through every meaningful decision in my life and work. January 2026 marks…

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You can’t control the sunrisebut rather sit quietlyand wait For it to emergesome days orangeand glowing Some days hiddenfrom our eyesbut present in our heart…

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Part 1: The Importance of Mission and Values Threads 4 Thought is a sustainable apparel company, founded by a couple…

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The popularity of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) combined with the increasing focus on emotional intelligence for career success have…

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In 2012, an initiative called T-SPLOST was turned down by the Metro Atlanta electorate. Something like 70% of voters turned…

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Sometimes we get so caught up in our own priorities, we forget that not everyone can be a favor taker….

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A manager understands the scope of work and the deadlines to be met. She sees the priorities at a high…

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In second grade, I was in the “Discovery Program” for high potential kids. In fifth grade, I was selected as…