It’s not a wall, it’s a mirror
“I feel like I’m banging my head against the wall!” Frustrated, indignant, and probably right, whatever it is you’re fighting for isn’t coming to fruition no matter how many times you try to progress. Nothing is changing, I’ve got news for you, love: it’s not a wall, it’s a mirror. The roadblocks you are facing are reflecting a piece of you that’s gotten off track. Ask yourself what need you have…
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Work/Life Balance: the most bullshit phrase ever uttered
One of the most oft challenges I’ve dealt with as a leader is the ol’ “work/life balance” conundrum. Most recently and perfectly articulated to me as “how to shake the endless guilt that builds up as we attempt to advance our careers?” Uff da. I’ve failed and succeeded with getting that balance right many times, especially after becoming a mother. It’s a bullshit phrase though, and if you catch yourself using…
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Question Authority
Originally my mother’s, the Question Authority pin is the center of a family joke from my childhood. Ironically or not, it’s also one of our core family values. It has inspired me for years and as I reflected on ways to describe my leadership style, I found that when integrated with kindness, questioning the authority of those above, below, and within us creates opportunities to solve problems that can lift communities.…
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