Jamie Gustafson
Little Blue Benches - Lessons in Connections
A lesson from a deployment on how to connect with others.
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Jamie Gustafson
- Sep 14
- 2 min
What is My Tagline?
Investing in oneself is crucial in life. Throughout the past two decades, I have dedicated myself to personal growth through education,...
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Jamie Gustafson
- Aug 21
- 2 min
A watermelon story: Is Sense of Place in the Workplace Complicated?
There I was, dripping in watermelon juice, with the crowd cheering and my teeth scraping every last morsel off the rind. The stickiness...
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Jamie Gustafson
- Aug 4
- 2 min
Finding My Identity As A Veteran of the US Military
As a Veteran of the US Military, I have struggled to identify with my status as someone who has served their country. After completing my...
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Jamie Gustafson
- Jul 27
- 2 min
The Power of Purpose: The Value of a Strong Community
The power of community. Something magical happens when people come together around a shared cause and work towards a common goal. You...
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Jamie Gustafson
- Jul 11
- 2 min
The Importance of Management in Creating a Successful Team
Did you know - I almost had to stay a week more in boot camp because instead of continuing to roll my socks, I believed I knew what they...
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Jamie Gustafson
- Jun 30
- 2 min
Public Speaking: Unveiling the Process Behind the Power
Public speaking can be a daunting experience. It's something I've done in the past and recently mustered the courage to do again. Failing...
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Jamie Gustafson
- May 16
- 3 min
Celebrating Life at 40: Embracing the Journey, Not Just the Destination
Everyone has a unique perspective and experience in life. I, for one, am celebrating a significant milestone today as I turn 40. For the...
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Jamie Gustafson
- Apr 19
- 2 min
Did I Save You? Did I Save You?
I am a problem solver by nature, and as I started my journey into management, I found this problem-solving turn into a desire to fix any...
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Jamie Gustafson
- Mar 28
- 1 min
Are You Sure?
It was my second day in the hospital. A small pink-cheeked boy lay to the side of me. I was 18, alone, and not sure where to go next. The...
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Jamie Gustafson
- Mar 21
- 2 min
A Moose Story
This is part one of the Fitness Retreat Series. Email me if you want to know more about the retreat and how to sign up. The time spent on...
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Jamie Gustafson
- Feb 27
- 1 min
Implementation Communication
Implementation is putting a plan into action. It involves taking the desired outcome, breaking it down into achievable steps, and...
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Jamie Gustafson
- Feb 20
- 1 min
Processes - The Failure Tool
It is important to remember that failure is part of implementing a new system. You should be open to modifying and changing as you...
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Jamie Gustafson
- Feb 17
- 1 min
The Right People
It is critical to keep in mind that finding the right people is essential for achieving successful results. This requires understanding...
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- Sep 6, 2022
- 4 min
Iraqi Veteran Ph.D. Candidate Pursues Passion for Rural Businesses Research
By Kerry Hoffschneider Jamie Gustafson said her six-year enlistment in the U.S. Air Force and deployment for Iraqi Freedom taught her the...
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Jamie Gustafson
- Sep 17, 2019
- 1 min
From Iraqi Veteran toPh.D. Candidate
As a young adult and single parent, Jamie Gustafson joined The U.S. Air Force. During her six-year enlistment, she learned many lessons...
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