Who gets the mic? Women, media, and the leadership gap
The stories we consume shape what we consider normal, whose leadership we accept without question, and whose competence we doubt.
I get it. You hate LinkedIn. Here's why you should reconsider.
When I ask clients or colleagues about LinkedIn, I get mixed reactions, including “I hate LinkedIn.” But I tell them they’re missing out. Here’s why you should power up on LinkedIn.
Do you know what's in your drinking water?
Even though we’ll all been exposed to forever chemicals, we can prevent further exposure and damage by taking the steps outlined in this article. And let’s not keep quiet about this. Let’s not let big corporations continue to poison the planet.
No more subtlety: Bruce Springsteen and the power of saying what you mean
Bruce has been singing about hope, justice, and human dignity for more than 50 years. He just finally made sure we are hearing it.
Paying homage to our sages during Women’s History Month
I love spending time with the wiser women in my life. Which older women in your life helped you become who you are?
Intent is not enough: how to apologize for real
When harm is caused, intent does not excuse anything. Six essential steps for offering a meaningful apology.
It wasn’t about the chicken
A simple college lunch line moment reveals a powerful truth about workplace culture, tone, and authority.
Silence is not neutral: why leaders must speak up to protect democracy
Your silence does not protect you. Democracy is not going to defend itself. The question is simple: which side will you be on?
Want to be understood? Use shorter words.
Big words do not make big ideas. What makes an idea powerful is how clearly it can be shared, understood, and remembered. When we choose simple language, we treat our readers with care, and we give our ideas the fertile ground they need to grow.
What Japanese hospitality can teach us about leadership
Japanese hospitality, or omotenashi (おもてなし), is rooted in the idea of anticipating others’ needs and offering service with sincerity and respect. It is not performative. It is personal.
As a communicator and business owner, I wonder what would happen if every team and worker approached their work this way…not from obligation, but from genuine care for the people they serve.
Listening for the temple bells: what I learned by taking a month off
When I started my business in 2019, I set a goal to be able to work for 11 months of the year. This fall I did something I hadn’t done since I was in my 20s: I took a full month away from work. Our month away gave me the time and space to breathe, and it changed how I think about leadership, communication, and creativity.
When “I’ll get to it soon” becomes “I can’t finish it”
Recently, I hired another small business owner I considered a friend to help with a website project. She assured me it would be done by the end of August. I paid a deposit and trusted her word. Weeks passed. Updates never came. Excuses piled up. Finally, she admitted she could not complete the project and offered to refund only part of my payment because her team had "done some research."
New federal rules change DBE certification process
It was just a matter of time before the administration would come after the DBE program. The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) has issued a significant change to the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) programs.* The new rule changes how eligibility is determined for both new applicants and currently certified firms.
Stop adding me to your email list without asking
Don’t risk losing my loyalty by automatically subscribing me or sending me too many emails
I unsubscribe. I report spam. And often, I hesitate to shop with you again if you treat my email address like free property.
If you want my long-term loyalty, the solution is simple: earn the right to be in my inbox. Do not take it.
Let Them—the two words that could change how you work
Let them ignore you, exclude you, misunderstand you, or make choices you wouldn’t. Their actions are not your responsibility. When you focus on what you can control, you create more peace and freedom in both your personal and professional life.
Lead with heart: your company’s voice matters
Small businesses are often the first to speak out against injustice, while larger corporations hold back.
We’re facing a wave of democratic erosions: aggressive deportation policies, suppressed dissent, exorbitant tariffs and isolationism, and military actions like strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities. Melinda French Gates insisted that CEOs must “break their silence,” urging them to use their platforms to uphold global values and humanity.
It’s time to break up with Amazon!
I committed to fast from “corporate overlords” back in March, and I’ve continued that practice long after Easter. Of all the companies I’ve been boycotting, Amazon has the furthest reach into our lives. My friend Marcia wrote an article about how she has never shopped on Amazon…and WHY. It’s so much more than Jeff Bezos’ current cozying up to the current administration!!
Beyond Easter: how to support non-Christian communities in April and beyond
April is saturated with Peeps, pastel eggs, Easter, and church events. But for millions of people, spring doesn’t revolve around Christian observances — and in today’s political climate, it's more important than ever for companies and individuals to show inclusive support for religiously diverse communities.
My feminist calling: raising good men who value women
On this last day of Women’s History Month, I want to share my feminist calling: to raise sweet, sensitive, thoughtful, fun, creative, and interesting men who value women.
Fasting from corporate overlords
I’m disgusted with the oligarchs kowtowing to the hypocrisy, corruption, and evils in the current administration. This Lent I’m fasting from corporate overlords.