Lessons From the CHO 🐾
Lessons About Life, Love, Leadership and Loss
For more than 16 years, Chloe (my Chief Happiness Officer) reminded me what really mattered. After losing her in April 2026, I began sharing the lessons she taught me about leadership, resilience, relationships, gratitude, and life.
Each week, I share a new Lessons from the CHO reflection on LinkedIn. I hope they bring a little perspective, a smile, or simply a reminder to appreciate what matters most.
Why "Chief Happiness Officer (CHO)"?
Some of my best leadership lessons have come from my CHO, Chloe. Her resilience, presence, and ability to find joy - even in the hardest moments - continue to shape how I think about leadership, organizational culture, and what it truly means to show up for others.
While she's no longer with me, her impact on my life and business is still very much a part of my work and Kate McKinnon HR Solutions.
A Few Lessons from the CHO
🐾 Own Your Mistakes
🐾 Perspective Changes Everything
🐾 Rest Isn't a Reward—It's a Requirement
🐾 Be Present
🐾 Treasure the Ordinary
🐾 Fill Your Cup
🐾 Do It Scared
🐾 Comparisons Steal Joy
🐾 Resiliency
🐾 Give People Grace