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Telling the stories of our people, highlighting our culture, and sharing tips for work life balance.![Concussion Awareness – Cheryl's Story](https://blogs.sas.com/content/efs/files/2018/12/Top-of-Helmet.jpg)
Eight years ago, I fell in love with road cycling. You could say that I found myself on those early morning quiet country roads as I pedaled away the mind clutter of the week. Cycling quickly became my meditation in motion. At the end of a strong 50-mile ride on
![Death Cleaning and Year-End Reflections](https://blogs.sas.com/content/efs/files/2018/11/Death-cleaning-525x336.jpg)
My sister flew in to visit me a couple of weeks ago. She had recently retired and told me she was allocating some of her expanded leisure time to do “death cleaning”. I—the person who had a funeral folder at age 19—was understandably intrigued! A stimulating conversation ensued. The concept
![One Caring Leader Shows the Ultimate Display of Compassion](https://blogs.sas.com/content/efs/files/2018/10/YCM_Dots_1080x1080_89887_ISah-702x336.jpg)
What defines your relationship with the company you choose to work for? Is it a collection of moments and experiences? Or is it the people? For I-Sah Hsieh that connection can be traced back to one moment in time and tied back to one person. Loyalty experienced like never before Ten
![How to Clean Your Cast Iron Skillet](https://blogs.sas.com/content/efs/files/2018/11/brown_butter_chicken_-600x336.png)
Cast iron skillets seem to intimidate many of us. With all the do’s and don’ts, they may seem like a lot of work, but once you get the hang of how to take care of them, they’re a breeze and a great safe cookware option.
![Once Again, Revisiting “Lessons from Danny” and Gratitude vs. Grief](https://blogs.sas.com/content/efs/files/2018/11/pexels-photo-265519-467x336.jpeg)
Yesterday I heard someone recount a story of arriving to a show only to realize their tickets were for the next week. As I heard this story, I had flashbacks to Thanksgiving a few years ago, arriving to a vacation rental home on the wrong week. I wrote a post
![Lessons from an Expert: LinkedIn Tips and Tricks](https://blogs.sas.com/content/efs/files/2018/11/socialmedia-640x336.jpeg)
Today, we’re talking about the Match.com of the corporate world: LinkedIn. Love it or hate it, LinkedIn is essential for making professional connections and, ultimately, getting hired. According to a CareerBuilder survey, 70% of recruiters say they use social media channels to research candidates online. And what you have on