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Melyssa P. Edwards Melyssa P. Edwards

Success left clues

As a child, I thought I would grow up to be a teacher, a lawyer, a meteorologist. I never dreamed of becoming a marketing professional.

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The compliment I almost ignored

Years ago, some former coworkers gave me the moniker “National Word Ambassador,” partly in jest but partly because the right words come to me so naturally.

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The lessons that shape me

I consider myself a lifelong student, not only because I was diligent throughout my primary and undergraduate education, or because …

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Start before you feel ready

One of the most meaningful lessons I've learned in the midst of the changes going on in my life right now is you don't have to feel ready to begin a new thing. As someone with a strong A-type personality, I naturally want all the boxes to be checked and logistics in order before I take a leap …

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This is my rain

In our careers, we all experience seasons that feel a little heavier than others. Rejections. Proposals that didn’t land. Opportunities that slipped through our fingers. Speeches that didn’t resonate the way we hoped. These things can sting.

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Belonging is the real culture strategy

Belonging is a powerful and necessary in the workplace. When people feel seen, valued, and included, they contribute and thrive. Yet, somewhere along the way,

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Change is constant

Heraclitus, the Greek philosopher, once said: “The only constant in life is change." One of my middle school teachers added his own twist: "Change is hard; then we die."  Two very true quotes indicating the ubiquitous and perennial nature of change.

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✨ Gratitude and discernment ✨

I’m deeply grateful for the opportunities, education, and relationships that have come with every role. For me, work has never been just about tasks. It’s about discovery, growth, and producing meaningful work. My journey has produced some interesting lessons like …

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The gift of reading

At an early age, my parents gave me one of the greatest gifts: a love of reading. Over the years, that love evolved into an affinity and talent for writing. Today, I consider myself a genuine and effective storyteller; not just because I know how to string words together but because I’ve learned how to make them resonate.

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