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The Many Parts of Us: Creating a Culture of Belonging at Work
Creating a culture of belonging means making space for people to bring all of their parts to work. Let’s build stronger teams together.
Christi Pilutik
Jan 312 min read


Adjusting Without Assumptions: Navigating Change with Empathy
Change can feel unsettling, but by letting go of assumptions and listening with empathy, we can navigate it together. Learn how.
Christi Pilutik
Jan 243 min read


Building Together: The Power of Partnerships, Adaptability, and Tough Conversations
The past year and a half has been a transformative journey. At BuilderFax, I had the privilege of working alongside an incredible team...
Christi Pilutik
Nov 25, 20242 min read


An Invaluable Experience: A Reflection on the Impact of Internships
Internships have become a rite of passage for many young professionals, offering them a bridge between academic studies and the real...
Lexia Pilutik
Jul 20, 20233 min read


Alcohol in Construction: Is it Time to Rethink the Drink?
As I have shared before, I am a third-generation construction professional. When my dad was in the industry, grabbing a beer after work...
Christi Pilutik
Jun 14, 20233 min read


Let's Get Real About Your Goals
This is probably not the first email you have seen about setting goals for 2023. It isn't even the first post that I have done on the...
Christi Pilutik
Dec 30, 20222 min read


This is my favorite week to work...
I know, I know, that sounds ridiculous, but let me explain... The office is quiet, the projects for the year are done, and the new year...
Christi Pilutik
Dec 25, 20221 min read


The best gift to give yourself
Whether you are working on your own mental health, supporting those around you, or leading an organization, there is work that...
Christi Pilutik
Dec 1, 20224 min read


What's better: real or fake Christmas trees?
For years my family and I have had a tradition to scout out a real Christmas tree. We often visit a local tree farm (we do live in...
Christi Pilutik
Nov 28, 20222 min read


How to Make Intentional Memories
Twenty-five years ago my parents came back from a trip to Cabo San Lucas announcing that they had purchased a timeshare. They had taken...
Christi Pilutik
Nov 22, 20223 min read


Can a positive work culture exist in construction?
Yes. Yes it can and it does. Unfortunately, that is not the experience most people have in the construction industry. In 2004, I was a...
Christi Pilutik
Nov 3, 20223 min read


Do puppy kisses make you smile?
How many times have you heard someone say, "if you do what you love, you will never work a day in your life"? How great does that sound?...
Christi Pilutik
Oct 24, 20222 min read


Happy Anniversary!
Another morning, another cup of good coffee. Have I mentioned that we get a monthly coffee delivery from Blue Star Coffee in Twisp, WA? ...
Catherine Toney
Sep 6, 20222 min read


Stuck in a room with your competition
Close your eyes... oh wait, you need them to read, scratch that... OK, imagine you are in a room... with all your competitors. The 60...
Christi Pilutik
Aug 1, 20223 min read


Tiramisu for breakfast?
Do you ever struggle with fully checking out? No, I'm not talking about checking out your attractive bartender without getting caught,...
Christi Pilutik
Jun 29, 20223 min read


I'm out!
Ciao! I received a fantastic out of office auto-reply to an email last week: I am currently in the United Kingdom, walking the streets of...
Catherine Toney
Jun 13, 20222 min read


Wave Your Rainbow Flag!
Happy Pride Month! June is all about celebrating the LGBTQ+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transsexual, queer, and plus) community! June has...
Catherine Toney
Jun 6, 20222 min read


You Are Enough
At some point or another, we all struggle with the fear that we aren't enough. So, this week's blog post is your (not so) gentle...
Catherine Toney
May 23, 20222 min read

Mental Health is Still Important!
Remember March 2020? When the management at your company first told you that you'd begin working from home, effective immediately? The...
Catherine Toney
Apr 4, 20224 min read


K.I.S.S.
As we all turn the preverbal calendar page to a new year many of us find ourselves setting resolutions and goals for 2022. At least that...
Christi Pilutik
Jan 3, 20222 min read
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