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Women in Leadership: Lessons in Strength, Growth, and Resilience

By: Anita Starks, Get2ten Wellness March is a time to recognize the impact and influence of women who lead with strength, purpose, and resilience. Throughout my professional journey, I have been truly blessed to be surrounded by remarkable women who poured into my life both personally and professionally. Many served as mentors in business and in faith, teaching me how to navigate both success and failure with grace, confidence, and integrity. No matter the circumstance, they always encouraged me to stand tall and keep moving forward. In honor of Women's History Month, I want to offer a heartfelt thank you to those women whose guidance, wisdom, and encouragement helped shape the leader I am today. Women's History Month gives us a meaningful opportunity to reflect on the leadership lessons that continue to shape communities, organizations, and future generations. Leadership is about growth, service, and helping others reach their highest potential. Women across industries consi...

Protecting Your Peace Is Not Optional - It's Essential

  Mental wellness impacts leadership, productivity, and how we show up for others. At Get2ten , we remind our clients and teams that you don’t have to reach a “10” every day. But you should take intentional steps toward it. This week’s focus: ✔ Protect your energy ✔ Simplify something ✔ Set one boundary ✔ Schedule moments of peace - DAILY On a scale of 1–10, where are you today? What’s one action you’ll take to move one point higher? — Anita Starks Director of Operations Get2ten Consulting

Protecting Employee Mental Health: The New Path to Loyalty

  By Anita Starks | Get2ten Wellness Employee loyalty should be at the top of every employer’s priority list and integrated into the core of your business strategy. In today’s workplace, loyalty is no longer built solely on pay and benefits—it is built on how employees feel . When organizations protect mental health, remove unnecessary stress, and create supportive environments, loyalty follows naturally. At Get2ten Wellness, we believe a healthy workforce is a loyal workforce. When employees feel supported emotionally, mentally, and professionally, they are more engaged, more productive, and more committed to the organization’s mission. Simplify the Work Experience Leaders who gain loyalty do so by removing barriers for everyone else. Their role is not to create pressure, but to create clarity. Simplifying processes, reducing unnecessary stress, and making expectations clear helps employees perform at their best without burnout. Ask yourself: Are we overloading our team? ...

Caricature Challenge

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Caricature Challenge    Normally, I'm not one to get involved or participate in social media challenges and trends. However, I thought I'd try this one. And you know what? I like it!                                               Anita Starks , Director of Operations                                                           Get2ten Consulting                                                             www.get2ten.com Now, I challenge you to try it and let me know your thoughts.    
  February 2026 : Building Your 10 with Clarity, Confidence, and Wellness February is the month where intention turns into consistency. At Get2ten Consulting , we view this time as an opportunity to reset with purpose—strengthening the habits, mindset, and support systems that help individuals and organizations perform at their best without burnout. This month also aligns with important national observances, including Black History Month , American Heart Month , and Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month , reminding us that wellness, resilience, and healthy relationships are foundational to sustainable success. Our February focus centers on three essentials: clarity, confidence, and whole-person wellness . Clarity allows you to move with direction instead of pressure. Confidence is built through small, consistent actions—not personality traits. Wellness, including mental and emotional health, is no longer optional; it is a strategic advantage that fuels focus, decision-making, a...

January 2026 - New Year, New Focus & New YOU

  As we step into this New Year, I want to take a moment—on behalf of Get2ten —to reflect on the incredible potential that lies ahead of us. This season invites us to release old burdens, forgive those who may have wronged us, and move forward with clarity and purpose. Remember, forgiveness is for you . When you forgive, you loosen the emotional hold of the past. Forgive—and let it go. Life is precious and often far too short. At Get2ten, we believe in miracles, the power of prayer, and the strength that comes from perseverance. Keep pushing forward toward your goals and never forget—you are not alone. Growth happens best in community, whether through social groups, faith-based connections, sports, service, or shared passions. Together, we rise. Now is the time to pursue the dreams you’ve been postponing. Go for that promotion. Start that podcast. Write and publish your book. Step into something new—even if it scares you—whether that’s learning a new skill, speaking in public, ...

How to Build a Loyal Workforce by Anita Starks Part 2

Continuing this months topic of how to build a loyal workforce, I want to talk about initiating loyalty first to employees and producing action from your plans. Reciprocate – The biggest secret is to give loyalty first. If you want employees to go above and beyond for you, you must go above and beyond for them. The best leaders get this. They fight for the team, and in return, the team fights for them. This doesn’t mean that you must give them more financially. There are many non-financial rewards you can give that will help build loyalty, such as giving respect and praise, having an employee of the month being flexible when they need time off, and listening to their suggestions and feedback .   Putting Your Plan into Action – To put this plan into action, take some time to focus on your employee loyalty. Work at building a loyal team and doing what it takes to make that happen. It may take you coming to terms with the fact that you need to replace a few pe...