Lifting Archives - Alana M. Hill, PMP, CSP

What Are We Teaching When We’re Not Teaching? The Legacy of Everyday Leadership
What Are We Teaching When We’re Not Teaching? The Legacy of Everyday Leadership

What Are We Teaching When We’re Not Teaching? The Legacy of Everyday Leadership

Years ago, our family was traveling in Rome when one of our sons noticed a poor woman on the street. He gave her some money and then turned to us and asked for more so he could give her more. It was a small moment. There was no discussion beforehand about generosity. No reminder to pay attention to the people around us. No parenting lesson delivered on a street corner in Rome. He saw someone in need and responded. I [...]

By Alana Hill|2026-08-19T11:48:42-05:00August 19th, 2026|Lifting|0 Comments

Leaving Room at the Table: Belonging Begins at Home
Leaving Room at the Table: Belonging Begins at Home

Leaving Room at the Table: Belonging Begins at Home

Families change. We know this, of course. Children grow up. They develop their own interests, make their own choices, and eventually build lives that don't always look like the ones we imagined for them. But knowing that families change and knowing how to change with them are two very different things. As leaders, we talk a lot about creating cultures of belonging. We want people to feel valued for who they are and know that they have a place on [...]

By Alana Hill|2026-08-05T10:38:26-05:00August 5th, 2026|Lifting|0 Comments

Listening Beyond Words: Sometimes the Loudest Conversations Never Use Words
Listening Beyond Words: Sometimes the Loudest Conversations Never Use Words

Listening Beyond Words: Sometimes the Loudest Conversations Never Use Words

As leaders, we're taught to listen. Not just to the words people say, but to the concerns behind them. The hesitation. The excitement. The frustration. We learn that behavior often communicates more than conversation ever will. I've found that's just as true at home. One of my sons developed a habit in college of experimenting with his hair. First it was black. Then blonde. Then pink. Then gray. Every few months there was something new. I have to admit, it [...]

By Alana Hill|2026-07-22T12:56:13-05:00July 22nd, 2026|Family Matters, Lifting|0 Comments

The Family Team: Creating a Culture of Contribution at Home
The Family Team: Creating a Culture of Contribution at Home

The Family Team: Creating a Culture of Contribution at Home

One of the first things we do when building a high-performing team at work is make sure everyone understands how they contribute. We don't expect everyone to do the same job. We don't expect everyone to have the same strengths. But we do expect everyone to bring something of value. Healthy teams aren't built because one person does everything. They're built because everyone contributes something that makes the whole stronger. Somewhere between the office and our front door, though, we [...]

By Alana Hill|2026-07-22T12:44:18-05:00July 9th, 2026|Lifting|0 Comments

One Home, Many Needs: Why Strong Family Leadership Makes Room for Difference
One Home, Many Needs: Why Strong Family Leadership Makes Room for Difference

One Home, Many Needs: Why Strong Family Leadership Makes Room for Difference

One of the biggest challenges we face in leadership, both at work and at home, is remembering that we are not leading ourselves. We are leading someone else—someone who is their own unique individual. In the workplace, this shows up in the teams we lead. We know that not every employee is motivated the same way, processes information the same way, or responds to pressure the same way. We know that one person may need clarity and structure while another [...]

By Alana Hill|2026-08-05T10:39:23-05:00June 24th, 2026|Lifting|0 Comments

Begin with Give in Mind: Why Generosity Belongs on Your Goal List This Year
Begin with Give in Mind: Why Generosity Belongs on Your Goal List This Year

Begin with Give in Mind: Why Generosity Belongs on Your Goal List This Year

As we enter a new year and start naming the goals we want to achieve, there’s one that often gets overlooked—giving. For me, giving isn’t an afterthought or a “nice if there’s time” activity. It’s actually one of the first lenses I use when setting goals. When I’m planning the year ahead, I don’t just ask: What do I want to accomplish? What do I want to build or grow? I also ask: What do I want to give? [...]

By Alana Hill|2026-02-18T17:04:36-06:00January 7th, 2026|Leading, Lifting, Loving|Comments Off

Reflect, Release, Rise: Turn 2025 Insight into 2026 Impact
Reflect, Release, Rise: Turn 2025 Insight into 2026 Impact

Reflect, Release, Rise: Turn 2025 Insight into 2026 Impact

As we approach the close of 2025, now is the perfect moment to pause, breathe, and reflect with intention. Before we sprint into new goals or declare bold resolutions, meaningful growth begins by honoring where we’ve been. In a world that keeps accelerating, reflection becomes a radical act of leadership. It helps us see the full picture—our progress, our patterns, our power, and yes, even our pain—so we can step into the next season with clarity. Start by celebrating what [...]

By Alana Hill|2026-07-13T11:42:30-05:00December 3rd, 2025|Leading, Lifting|Comments Off

The Lifestrong Project Podcast: From Struggle to Strategy
The Lifestrong Project Podcast: From Struggle to Strategy

The Lifestrong Project Podcast: From Struggle to Strategy

In this episode of The Lifestrong Project, AyeCee chops it up with Alana M. Hill — engineer, author, and global change leadership boss. Alana keeps it real about turning pain into purpose and change into power. From moving around as a kid to leading in corporate spaces, she breaks down how emotional intelligence, passion, and purpose can help you lead through life’s toughest seasons. If you’re ready to level up, pivot, or find your own “why,” this one’s for you. [...]

By Alana Hill|2026-07-13T11:42:18-05:00November 14th, 2025|Leading, Lifting, Podcast|Comments Off

When Change Feels Heavy: Overcoming Change Fatigue
When Change Feels Heavy: Overcoming Change Fatigue

When Change Feels Heavy: Overcoming Change Fatigue

You’ve heard me say it before—change needs a catalyst. But sometimes, even the best catalysts get tired. When our workplaces, teams, or even personal lives are in constant motion—new systems, new leaders, new expectations—it can start to feel like the finish line keeps moving. That exhaustion you feel? That’s called change fatigue. Change fatigue shows up when individuals and teams become weary of continual transformation. It’s not that people are resistant to change—it’s that they’re exhausted by it. Imagine trying [...]

By Alana Hill|2026-07-13T11:42:05-05:00November 4th, 2025|Leading, Lifting|0 Comments

From Pivot to Power: Reinventing Leadership at Life’s Hard Intersections
From Pivot to Power: Reinventing Leadership at Life’s Hard Intersections

From Pivot to Power: Reinventing Leadership at Life’s Hard Intersections

Sometimes leadership lessons come from boardrooms and strategy sessions—but the most powerful ones? They’re born in the hard seasons. Last week, I joined Dzikamai Gangaidzo on The Shameless (T4L) Podcast for an open, honest conversation about what it really means to lead through life’s intersections—those unexpected detours that challenge who we are and how we show up. We talked about the difference between toxic resilience (just “pushing through”) and true resilience—the kind that allows you to bend without breaking. I [...]

By Alana Hill|2026-07-13T11:41:48-05:00October 8th, 2025|Leading, Lifting|0 Comments