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Feedback: Giving It Well, Receiving It Better

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Feedback: Giving It Well, Receiving It Better

Let’s talk about feedback for a minute. Giving feedback. Receiving feedback. If you’ve ever had a job, led a team, used a piece of software, eaten at a restaurant, or owned a business, you’ve been on both sides of it. I definitely have. Over the years, I’

By Kim Wren 14 Jan 2026
Systems vs. Processes: Know the Difference Before You Add Another Rule

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Systems vs. Processes: Know the Difference Before You Add Another Rule

Ask This Before You Add Another Process When you feel the urge to create a new process, stop and ask: Is this strengthening the system — or patching a failure?

By Kim Wren 31 Dec 2025
You Can Teach Skills. You Can’t Shortcut Emotional Intelligence.

Customer Success

You Can Teach Skills. You Can’t Shortcut Emotional Intelligence.

Emotional Intelligence Isn’t a Quick Training Module Training someone emotionally takes time. A lot of time. And if the person being trained is young, inexperienced, or convinced they already know better? It often takes even longer.

By Kim Wren 03 Dec 2025
Finding My Way Back to Leadership

Customer Success

Finding My Way Back to Leadership

I had walked into a startup in chaos—no processes, no direction. Everything ran on fear and demand instead of growth and product confidence. The system crashed often, but the core idea was solid. Over time, with grit, creativity, and a lot of teamwork, we built something strong.

By Kim Wren 20 Oct 2025
Customer Experience Matters

Customer Success

Customer Experience Matters

We have no idea what a customer is dealing with when they reach out. Stress. Health issues. Accessibility challenges. Distractions. Hesitation about buying online. A question isn’t an inconvenience—it’s an opportunity.

By Kim Wren 04 Jun 2025
Learning to Live With Toxic People (Without Losing Yourself)

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Learning to Live With Toxic People (Without Losing Yourself)

You don’t have to agree with how someone lives to respect that it’s their life to live.

By Kim Wren 07 May 2025
Still Fighting the “Not Enough” Feeling

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Still Fighting the “Not Enough” Feeling

Sometimes the hardest voice to silence is the one inside your own head. This is a reflection on imposter syndrome, generational messaging, self-worth, and what it means to keep showing up — even when “not enough” still whispers in the background.

By Kim Wren 01 May 2025
When the Doors Stay Closed

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When the Doors Stay Closed

After decades in corporate leadership, I expected finding my next role to be straightforward. Instead, I found silence. This is a reflection on age, invisibility, resilience, and what it means to keep going when doors don’t open.

By Kim Wren 16 Apr 2025

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