Hi Reader, Early in my career, I had two very different leaders. One shared transparently. One was a place where ideas went to die. The second one is the story I want to tell you today - because our brains recall the difficult ones faster, and because what happened in that role is probably more familiar to you than you want to admit. I spent nearly two years raising my hand. Making suggestions. Volunteering for stretch assignments. Learning from everyone around me. I wanted to demonstrate my...
13 days ago • 5 min read
Hey there Reader, It is Monday morning. You arrive at your desk, open your email, take a sip of whatever gets you through the first hour, and read that leadership has launched a new initiative around psychological safety. What happens in your body in that moment? For some of you, it is quiet excitement. Finally, someone is paying attention to the right thing. For others, it is a low-grade dread. Oh no. What now. What does this mean for my team. What does this mean for me. For more than a few,...
about 1 month ago • 4 min read
Hey there Reader, Last week, if you joined our panel on Beyong BLM: Actionable Steps for Change, it was so good! Our speakers were amazing! We also had a cozy Halloween this year because Pandemic and I realized it was still ok- I don't think my two-year-old minded lol! I don't think she's too upset about it- her unicorn tutu was still just as cute! As Grad school applications loom ever-closer I realize the end of the year will quickly be here before we know it! As I'm writing this the first...
about 6 years ago • 3 min read