Surprising Self-Discoveries in (Finally!) Writing a Book
Every New Year’s Eve, my husband and I share our resolutions over the lively din of a restaurant filled with revelers drinking, socializing, and enjoying fine meals. I prepare for this ritual by reflecting on my goals throughout the day, even as I dress for the night ahead. Last year was no different—at first. As […]
The Future of DEI Starts with Us
I know—there’s no shortage of articles dissecting the current state of DEI. Headlines scream about DEI being abandoned. Lawsuits are mounting. Companies are rolling back programs as the debate rages around workplace inclusion. But what exactly is DEI? At its core, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) mean equal access for all, ensuring everyone has the […]
The Burden of Being Empathetic
If I asked you to think of a coworker who is kind, thoughtful, warm, and makes the workplace a little better, someone probably comes to mind. Hopefully multiple people across your career. I know I’ve run into many of them, at least. That person always: → Considers how everyone else is feeling → Makes sure […]
The Desire for Control
Every leader has been lead, and I think I might spend a lot more time reflecting on those experiences than most. I try to model my role after the traits I most appreciated, and learn from those I didn’t love as much. Something that has really stuck with me is, in my opinion, one of […]
From Setback To Starting Point: Redefining Failure
My spouse and I recently took a trip to gorgeous Costa Rica, and – true to form – we chose to try our hand at a few adventures. One of his adventures of choice: surf lessons. He went into these lessons with a goal of standing up on the board before we left. Simple and […]