by Jodi Low | Apr 1, 2026 | Blog, Uncategorized
The world rarely slows down, and now more than EVER, the constant noise has become the norm. Nonstop notifications, looming deadlines, deep conversations, political chaos, family obligations, and underlying expectations fill every corner of our day, and our minds....
by Jodi Low | Mar 3, 2026 | Blog, Uncategorized
After 27 years in the leadership development space, I’ve learned that there’s a subtle yet transformational shift that separates transactional leaders from transformational ones. It’s how they answer this simple yet telling question: Do U want more FROM your people,...
by Jodi Low | Sep 3, 2025 | Blog, Uncategorized
At U & Improved, we’ve always believed leadership isn’t about titles, position or authority. Leadership is about growth. And when I refer to growth, I’m referring to both professional and personal growth. One thing I have have learned in my 26 years in leadership...
by Jodi Low | Jul 29, 2025 | Blog, Uncategorized
August is here, and for many that means back-to-school season. The stores are chock full of backpacks, notebooks, and kids getting ready for another year of learning. But here’s the truth: learning doesn’t stop when traditional school ends. At least, it shouldn’t. And...
by Jodi Low | Jul 12, 2025 | Blog, Uncategorized
Let’s be honest, summer leadership has its challenges. Half the team is juggling vacation schedules, the other half is distracted by sunshine (or escaping the Arizona heat), summer camp schedules, and family plans and you’re doing your utmost to keep projects moving...
by Jodi Low | Jun 3, 2025 | Blog, Uncategorized
As hard as it is to believe, we have hit the halfway mark of the year! June offers all of us, as leaders, a powerful opportunity to pause, take stock, and realign. In the whirlwind of daily demands, it’s easy to lose sight of the bigger picture, and keep trudging...