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It’s time to settle the age-old debate: what’s the real MVP of Thanksgiving dinner? 🥧 Vote below and make your case in the comments.

This insight from Chris Donnelly is a great reminder of what truly builds strong teams. It is not about hiring the smartest person in the room, but about finding people who bring trust, curiosity, and collaboration to everything they do. At STAND 8, we see it every day. Great teams are made of individuals who care about the outcome, take ownership, and lift others around them. Skills can be taught, but integrity, teamwork, and drive come from within.

We have learned that a good laugh between meetings does more for morale than any motivational poster ever could. The best teams know how to push hard and have fun along the way. What is something your team does that always lifts the mood?

Finding meaningful work is about more than matching a title or checking boxes on a job description. The right role challenges you, inspires you, and helps you grow into the professional you want to become. At STAND 8, we talk to professionals who are looking for that next step not only for better pay, but for purpose, mentorship, and balance. When your work aligns with your values, everything changes: your confidence, your energy, and your growth. What is one factor that makes a role truly life-changing for you?

The job market is evolving faster than ever, and the most successful professionals are not the ones who know the most, but the ones who never stop learning. Read our latest STAND 8 Newsletter on how continuous learning helps you stay relevant, adaptable, and ready for what is next.

We’ve all been there —that new meeting alert that interrupts your flow. 😅 How do you really feel when another invite lands in your inbox?

STAND 8 is proud to support the 2026 Southern California SIM (SCSIM) Summit as a Gold sponsor, an event that brings together technology and business leaders who are driving innovation, strengthening governance, and shaping the future of IT leadership. We’re looking forward to connecting with peers, exchanging ideas, and exploring how technology and leadership continue to evolve in the age of AI.

At STAND 8, we could not agree more with this reflection from Ronnie Kinsey, MBA. You can teach skills, but you cannot teach care. The difference between a good team and a great one often comes down to that quiet, consistent sense of ownership that does not need reminders, recognition, or direction to do what is right. In every organization, it is the people who care deeply who set the tone. They are the ones who notice the details that others miss, who stay curious when things get routine, and who hold themselves to a standard not because someone told them to, but because it matters to them. As Ronnie said, caring is not extra. It is what makes the work worth doing. It is what builds trust between teams, drives real outcomes for clients, and keeps culture strong even under pressure. Here is to the people who bring both heart and skill to their work every day, the ones who lead quietly, lift others, and never stop caring.

Let’s be honest, some days the Wi-Fi feels stronger than we do. 😅 But we keep showing up, logging in, and getting things done, one connection at a time. What has been your ultimate workday survival combo lately?

The world of work is evolving faster than ever. New technologies, shifting priorities, and changing business models are rewriting what it means to be successful. Experience still matters, but adaptability has become the real superpower. The professionals who thrive are the ones who stay curious, learn continuously, and are willing to reinvent themselves when the industry demands it. What is something you have had to learn or unlearn recently to stay ahead?