It’s been seven months since Promises Broken was released into the world. (Isn’t that wild?) The most common feedback I’ve received from readers is: “I saw myself in these women.” That’s the power of story. It mirrors us back to ourselves—and reminds us we’re not alone. When I first started Read more…
Have you ever walked through an open office space and not been greeted by a single person? How about being in a meeting when it’s clear that people are “side-chatting” over text? Maybe you’ve even side-chatted yourself? What about hearing the same generic critical feedback tossed out in group settings Read more…
Last month, I ran a three-day workshop series for a group of talented women who had just experienced an unexpected layoff. I planned content for the first two sessions and invited the participants to suggest topics for day three. I wanted to make sure the time we spent met their Read more…
I love it when a book sticks with me. I just finished reading Careless People: A Cautionary Tale of Power, Greed, and Lost Idealism by Sarah Winn-Williams. For those who haven’t heard of it, it’s a memoir written by a former senior staffer at Facebook. Given my interest in toxic Read more…
I spent last week catching up on my newsletter backlog again. (I really need to find a better system for regular consumption. Maybe once this move is complete…) Luvvie Ajayi James sends her Luvv Letter weekly. Each issue has a Rant, a Reflection, and a Recommendation. I have to admit, Read more…
I subscribe to a lot of newsletters and my inbox shows it. Knowing the effort it takes to put each and every newsletter together, I like to make sure that if I am subscribed, it’s something I give the time it deserves. If I don’t have the time to read Read more…
Sometimes I am really caught off guard by comments on LinkedIn. I know—not exactly an earth-shattering revelation. For the last 4 months or so, I have been engaging daily on LinkedIn. As a “solopreneur” it has been my substitute for colleagues. I have a group of folks I engage with Read more…
Can you believe February is over? It sped by in a blink. The only evidence I have that it really happened (and that I was there for it 🤣) are the recordings of the Toxic Culture Workshop Series. Thanks to those of you who registered and were able to join Read more…
One strained relationship can completely decimate team dynamics. Have you ever had that ONE person that completely rubs you the wrong way? Let me tell you a story of my colleague from years ago; we’ll call her Janice. Janice was a member of the leadership team at a small organization Read more…
Accountability is such a critical aspect of a healthy culture. Accountability builds trust, and trust is the foundation for a functional and healthy organization. A few weeks ago I wrote about a vision for an ideal school/organizational culture that included having a culture of accountability. Recalling various discussions with clients Read more…