I've learned to believe in the impossible. At the age of 12, I heard a secret that led me to seek my true heritage. Thirty years later, against long odds, I found that truth. It took creativity, strategic thinking, and resilience, things I've applied to my career. I've developed leadership skills by acknowledging my fears, embracing the unknown, seeing the big picture, supporting others, and taking calculated risks. I say yes to opportunities outside my comfort zone so I can acquire the tools to adapt to inevitable changes. Because of my versatility, an organization can deploy me where I'm needed most. My flexibility adds efficiency, solves problems, and elevates organizational goals, expectations, and achievements.I strive to keep building upon the following core behaviors:‎Curiosity: If you want to be creative, you can't plant your feet in concrete. You have to stay nimble, seeking out new paths and different ideas. You also have to be humble, acknowledging what you don't know and soliciting feedback that can help you improve. ‎Imagination: I visualize what may be possible by paying attention to trends and brainstorming what everyone might be missing. Creativity is nourished by the unexplained and unexpected. I keep my imagination in shape by pursuing artistic endeavors outside of work (blooddrifter.com).Kindness: Effective teamwork requires empathy, vulnerability, the willingness to support your colleagues, and a shared sense of purpose. Mistakes are a given. But they can also be gifts, allowing us to learn from our failures and lift each other to new heights.I enjoy collaborating with multiple stakeholders in pursuit of inspiring goals. And I focus on the human elements, prioritizing the needs of clients, customers, users, readers, and colleagues.