Making Good Things Happen
A Few of Our Favorite Things

The end of the year invites us to pause, reflect, and appreciate the tools, resources, and rituals that help us do impactful work. At Scale Strategic Solutions, we spend our days turning information into action, supporting businesses as they clarify their vision, understand their impact, and strengthen their systems. Whether we’re facilitating focus groups, analyzing data, or managing projects across hybrid work environments, we rely on a mix of practical tools and soul-nourishing routines to stay grounded and effective.
In the spirit of the season, we’re sharing A Few of Our Favorite Things, a curated collection of books, podcasts, office essentials, and self-care items that keep our team inspired, organized, and thriving. Use this list to refresh your workspace, spark new ideas, or simply bring a little joy into your professional routine. Click the links and allow them to become your favorite things as well.
A Few of Our Favorite Things
Books
1. Atomic Habits by James Clear
A go-to for creating sustainable habits that support leadership and productivity.
2. Bring Yourself: How to Harness the Power of Connection to Negotiate Fearlessly by Mori Taheripour
A different way to think about negotiating for what you want.
3. Navigating Courage by Robin Martin
Tap into a source of inspiration by seeing Robin’s journey. She has a new book out Navigating Love.
Podcasts
4. Diversity Conversations with Eric Ellis and Tommie Lewis Podcast
Episodes discuss leadership and organizational culture through honest and transformative dialogue about today’s most important challenges.
5. The Diary of a CEO with Steven Bartlett
Sit with a different expert, leader, or entrepreneur for thoughtful conversations and lessons.
Digital Tools
6. Easy Use Project Management Systems
Whether it is SmartSheet or Click Up, managing tasks across projects and people is easier when technology can help.
7. Generative Pre-trained Transformers (GPT)
Having a private space in a GPT platform like ChatGPT or Co-Pilot, is a game changer to refine writing, speed up research, and exploring ideas.
8. Virtual Visualization Tools
Virtual tools to visualize information such as Miro or to better design and illustrate such as Canva are perfect for brainstorming or mapping logic models.
Creature Comforts
9. Noise-Cancelling Headphones
A must-have for hybrid work, especially when analyzing data or writing reports.
Helps maintain energy and focus during long evaluation or strategy sessions.
11. Blue Light Blocking Glasses
Helpful for long hours of report writing or dashboard development.
12. Healing Journal or Guided Reflection Notebook
Supports self-awareness and emotional grounding to balance professionally and personally.
The work we do at Scale Strategic Solutions is fueled by curiosity, intentionality, and a commitment to understanding people and systems deeply. These (12) favorite things help us stay organized, sharp, and strong so we can continue transforming information into action for the organizations we serve.
As you close out the year, consider adding one or two of these tools to your routine. Small shifts create meaningful change, and investing in your well-being and workflow is the foundation of doing impactful work. Cheers to a productive, healthy, and inspiring holiday season!










