RuReady Articles
The RuReady Article Library turns the Adult Readiness Framework into practical, accessible ideas you can use in everyday life. Articles are organized around three interconnected domains: Personal, Professional, and Leadership. Each article is designed to be concise, practical, and useful, giving you something to think about and, when possible, something you can apply immediately.
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Articles about leading yourself, leading others, and improving the organizations you’re part of.
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Articles about creating value, building capability, navigating your career, and developing professionally.
Personal Domain
Articles about taking ownership of your life and developing the knowledge, skills, and attributes needed to live well.
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Coach’s Corner offers practical insights from Rekha Jillella’s coaching conversations to help you navigate everyday challenges, grow personally and professionally, and lead with greater confidence.
Organizational Mission, Vision, and Purpose
As I sat down to write this article, I was reminded of a time when my boss set aside three days for the organizational...
Followership and Leading Up
I can still remember when, in one of my early leadership classes, the teacher said, "The first...
How to Make Better Personal Decisions
Early in my career, I noticed how much time, energy, and effort I put into projects at work, but I...
Communicating Vision: Turning Ideas Into Action
My boss told me he wanted me to create a culture of safety in the organization. I had to admit, I said yes, but in that moment I was thinking... how do I create a culture? As I thought about the problem, I remembered the idea behind Golden Threads. Working closely...
Time and Task Management Workflow: Only Do What Only You Can Do
A mentor once told me, “Only do what only you can do.” Admittedly, it took longer than it probably should have to fully resonate with me, but once I got it, it became the final review step in my time and task management workflow. It’s important to mention that he...
Time and Task Management Workflow: The When
Early in my career, I was discussing my To-Do list with my boss when he stopped me and asked, "Is that a rubber or glass ball?" about one of the items I mentioned. That was the first time I had heard that reference, but it really resonated with me, and from then on I...