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We often consider feelings of pressure and stress as negative emotions, but they can create magnificent things. A diamond results from a combination of heat and incredible pressure. A caterpillar must break through the pressure of a cocoon to emerge as a butterfly. A clam has to put up with the stress of an annoying grain of sand as a beautiful pearl is made. And even flowers find a way to push through a crack in the pavement.

Many employers want that hunter mentality as they look to fill open positions. They want employees who will create solutions to the challenges brought about by the past several years and more recently with tariffs, for example. We can go much further by using all of the valuable lessons from hunters and the hunting experience. Just as a hunter works solo while still connecting with others as part of the great hunt, we are all learning that we can be part of a team while working independently. All in life is a hunt. Whether you are hunting doves or your own personal dreams, those same skills apply. Patience and precision are at the top of the list to actualize what we want, and relationships are about the shared experience.

Let your attitude, not your circumstances, determine your best harvest. Prepare the soil of your mindset for the seeds you will plant to make sure they yield bountiful opportunities for a growth-oriented life. Our work and personal worlds are connected: When we are happy in our careers, we bring those good feelings to our family and friends — during the autumn harvest and beyond.

What if the fastest way to earn trust as a leader was to give it first? Ken Smith, founder of Bel Air Leadership, joins Career Can Do to share the skills that make leadership effective and how to apply them in real life. He talks about moving from telling to asking, building accountability step-by-step, and treating feedback as a gift rather than a chore. If you’re looking to lead with more trust, less micromanaging, and better results, this episode is packed with insights you can put to work right away.

The next time you see a butterfly, reflect on the changes it had to undergo to become such a beautiful version of itself. Keep in mind that while change is a constant, it does not come easily, and perseverance is often necessary to see things through. But most of all, remember that nature gives us all the ability to transform and fly on wings of change.

What does it really mean to be a trailblazer? In this episode of Career Can Do, Elle Ballard joins Mary Ann Faremouth to talk about the power of connection, community, and creating space for women to grow together. From collaborative books to global events, Elle shares how Women of the World Network is helping women show up fully - in business and in life. You’ll walk away inspired and ready to find your circle.

As a perennial student, when back-to-school time rolls around, I am always reminded of the wonderful lessons I’ve learned throughout my life. One of those early lessons was as a child reading Dr. Seuss books. His books artfully teach invaluable lessons, many of which can be carried into our adult life and applied to the New Work World.

What does it really mean to live a life of service? In this episode of Career Can Do, Dr. Tom Kelchner joins Mary Ann Faremouth to share how his journey from educator to District Governor of Rotary District 5890 became a mission-driven path. They explore Rotary’s incredible impact - from eradicating disease to building leadership in young people - and why joining a service organization might just change your life too.

Let’s consider the new gifts this Christmas in July might be offering us. We can utilize the lessons of the ancient Greeks to serve our companies and candidates so that all thrive and grow to become better than ever in the New Work World! I’m so happy I had the opportunity to take this trip. The gifts of enlightenment I received will never be forgotten!

What are hiring managers really looking for these days? In this episode of Career Can Do, Mary Ann Faremouth talks about how the recruiting landscape has changed and why things like culture fit, humility, and a service mindset are now more important than ever. She also shares how decades of hands-on recruiting taught her to look beyond the résumé to find the right match.