Fresh From Taylor's Desk

An Elegant Perspective on Life, Leadership, and Growth

 

Below is a collection of pieces I write as an offering to anyone willing to listen. These are my reflections drawn from lessons, stories, and insights that continue to shape my own personal journey. My hope is that these words serve as a gentle spark of clarity when you feel uncertain, confidence when you need to stand tall,  or inspiration as you walk your own path of personal and professional growth.

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It’s Not What You Say—It’s How Safe You Make Them Feel effectivecommunication emotionalgrowth emotionalintelligence empathy personaldevelopment professionaldevelopment Sep 10, 2025

At a recent dinner, I found myself surrounded by doctors—some of the most brilliant, accomplished minds I’ve had the pleasure of meeting. Amidst conversations on research, breakthroughs, and difficult...

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Why Going Home Feels So Complicated—And How to Handle It with Consciousness and Compassion emotionalgrowth emotionalintelligence mindfulness personaldevelopment selfawareness Aug 20, 2025

There’s a strange emotional dissonance that can surface when you return “home.”

A place that once held your roots now feels slightly foreign.

The house is the same, but you’ve changed.

You recogniz...

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When You’re Productive but Still Feel Behind emotionalgrowth emotionalintelligence personaldevelopment selfawareness selfworth Aug 06, 2025

I recently had one of those days where I had checked off every task on my to-do list. Emails sent. Calls made. Deadlines met. By every external measure, it had been a productive day. But inside, I fel...

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Empathy: The Quiet Strength That Holds Us Together communication emotionalgrowth emotionalintelligence empathy personaldevelopment selfawareness Jul 09, 2025

In a world that moves fast, speaks loud, and rewards the boldest voice in the room, empathy can feel like a forgotten language. We’re flooded with information, choices, and distractions—but rarely do ...

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Learning to Embrace Fear is How We Grow! careergrowth emotionalgrowth personaldevelopment self help selfawareness Apr 16, 2025

Fear. It's a primal emotion wired into our very being, designed to keep us safe from harm. Yet, fear often manifests in unexpected ways, holding us back from seizing opportunities and reaching our ful...

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Three Things You Can Do Today to Boost Your Emotional Intelligence careergrowth effectivecommunication emotionalgrowth emotionalintelligence empathy personaldevelopment Apr 09, 2025

The ability to recognize, understand, and manage our emotions, as well as the emotions of others, plays a pivotal role in both our personal and professional lives. 

Having a high EQ (Emotional Quotie...

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