“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 facingContinue reading “It’s not a wall, it’s a mirror”
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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,Continue reading “Work/Life Balance: the most bullshit phrase ever uttered”
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 authorityContinue reading “Question Authority”