Happy New Year: Community Corner Newsletter [January 2024]
Wow, what a full circle moment since I authored the first Community Corner newsletter EVER back in March of 2023! Now, we’re in a brand new year, and I’m so excited to start things off with a bang as we look back before we charge forward. Thanks to @Marcela for doing great work in the December issue.
Remember to scroll all the way to the bottom where I’ll share one of my favorite accomplishments from 2023, but in the meantime, let’s dive into all things Smartsheet Community. ⬇️
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Community updates
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Smartsheet named a Leader in the Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Collaborative Work Management
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Pass the mic 🎤 Community Champions
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"Don't struggle alone if you are stuck with something. There is a whole community who wants to help, for Smartsheet and for life."
- @Cherise Reguero, Director of Operations at Alluvionic, Inc.
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Overachiever's Motivation Mix
The Smartsheet Overachievers are here to give you the songs that will keep you going and keep you achieving! Here’s what’s on the playlist right now.
“On ‘Pearls,’ not only does Jessie Ware's voice soar, but the crisp disco drums, tight bassline and ascending instrumentation all fly together to make my head waggle and my tail wave. No matter where I'm at or how many folks are around me, I bust loose every time the chorus hits!”
- @Kyle Chipman, Chief Process Officer at Chipman Design Architecture
Bonus note: Kyle also uses Smartsheet to index his physical media collection, including vinyl, DVDs, and games. 🙌
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More about me
You made it to the end of the newsletter! Before you go, I’d love to share with you one of my favorite achievements of 2023.
I live in San Diego, California, where we’re spoiled with amazing hikes and nature. For so long, I had wanted to try the Three Sisters Falls hike, but avoided it because it had the reputation of being extremely challenging. It’s only just over 4 miles, but declines on the way to gorgeous waterfalls. This means the way back is one brutally steep incline with no shade and scalding temperatures most months. Just in 2023 alone, there were 24 helicopter or medical rescues!
Happy to report that I finally decided to go for it in November. We got lost on the way there, adding hours to our travel time. I ran out of both water bottles I brought, and I got so dizzy during the last 30 minutes that I thought I’d have to give up. Took a lot of grit - but I did it! And I can’t wait to NEVER do it again. 🤣
The next time you feel like you’re stuck, whether it’s on a trail or while building a formula, remember that you’re not alone. On my hike, my friend Lynnea was an awesome supporter, and I hope that’s what you find here. Cheers to figuring it out together in Community!
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Comments
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Another great update. Thanks @Alison Clancy!!
Congratulations on you Three Sisters Falls hike!
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My favorite accomplishment of 2023 was getting married! ❤️
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Well done on the hike @Alison Clancy! What an accomplishment. Thanks for setting up this newsletter -- I've enjoyed these monthly insights.
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Ahhhhhh congratulations @Rachel Martin!
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Love your updates and congrats on the hike, what an accomplishment.
Smartsheet Overachievers Alumni
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@Alison Clancy these are wonderful words to live by. Thank you for sharing this. So happy to see those flourish and achieve happiness. Looking forward to hearing my great words of wisdom.
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@Alison Clancy congrats on your hike!
My father always used to say surround yourself with supportive people, and you will never be alone.
At the age of 48, I ran my first 5k. My goal was not to stop running throughout the race. I kept running, and I finished 3rd in my division. I surrounded myself with other military moms who supported me along throughout the race. Support is key!
Happy New Year!
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Your dad sounds like a very wise man! And congrats on your 5K, you should feel incredibly proud of yourself. 💪🏻
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My year ended with a bang! Smartsheet Core Product Certification on 12/28/23. Looking forward to '24.
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Congrats, Sounds like an adventure to remember! Love the support. Cheers to whats to come in 2024!
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My goal this year is to expand on my role/projects and create exciting new programming for the advisory council I am a part of.
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@PAlmond LETS GOOOOOOO!! Congrats on getting certified, that's a huge deal. And @keith.mui what a great goal to work towards.
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Happy New Year and congratulations on accomplishing the hike @Alison Clancy!!
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@Alison Clancy congratulations on the accomplishment!!! It's so easy to give up but the sense of pride and success you feel when you push through is amazing! I'll be in San Diego at the end of February, I'm not sure I'm ready for that kind of hike, but I'll be doing one or two others.
Thank you for the update newsletter, it was a great read! Good job!
Tammy Sutton, CSM, CSPO
Project Manager | MilkTracker
AngelEye Health
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Awesome update and newsletter! Love this community!
