It’s a great summit we aspire to ascend in a lifetime. Finding peace, understanding our purpose or our significance in this short timeframe in which we inhabit this planet. Countless individuals struggle around their definition of success. Fighting to gain spotlight, to feel worthy, to realize legitimacy, or perhaps simply to not be forgotten. These are questions I had to ask Terri Casady. She is someone with presence, someone who clearly embodies resilience and resolve. She embodies characteristics that are laudable in our leadership society. I was mesmerized by her mind and journey, so when I asked this fearless woman in leadership about her ‘mojo’ she was quick to share her recipe.
Terri has struggled with the construct personally. In a way none of us ever want to struggle. Her son died when he was only 20 years old. She fought her way out of grief and has since dedicated her life journey to invest in others, ensuring they feel significant and recognizing that it’s about being in the back light that really matters.
1.) Find ways to allow people to be their best
2.) Guide, open doors and introduce people to your personal networks
3.) Transfer your knowledge through teaching, modeling and enabling
4.) Advocate on behalf of someone doing the right thing, tell their story, lift them up
5.) Go with your intuition
6.) Grant trust
7.) Take risks
8.) Be courageous
9.) Live without fear
10.) Lead and live with integrity
Did you feel those goose bumps? Well I did, right up my arm. I was honored that she shared her tree of life story and personal credo. These guiding principles are appropriate as we enter autumn. Whether we change leaves, colors or behavior, we need to remember the importance of doing what is right when no one is looking, because that after all is realizing significance.
The Lauren Klein 
Great blog Lauren. I too have been changed by knowing Terri Casady.
Lauren, I was genuinely touched to read the blog you wrote on Terri. She has managed hundreds of people over the years and while they may not have appreciated her at the time, after 38 years I continue to learn from her everyday. Not everybody gets the benefit of her broad scope of knowledge and ability to assimilate and share in her thought process. I am so pleased to see that you recognized her talent and the positive impact she has had on the lives she has touched, mostly I am fortunate that she is my wife.