Fasting from corporate overlords
This Lent I’m fasting from the corporate overlords: Target, Amazon, WaPo, AirBnB, Wix, etc.
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Word of the year 2025: SWAY
I choose a word each year. Not all words are effective. I’d been considering a few for this year, waiting for one to call fiercely to me.
A Lament
I'm reeling and terrified for the most vulnerable in our country. Filled with fury and despair and so much grief.
Do something to save our Country (beyond postcards)
This woman-owned business owner urges each one of you to get involved in this election in a bigger way than ever before.
What I learned at Holden, #5: Daily contemplation cultivates clarity
Contemplation doesn’t have to be sit-still, close-your-eyes meditation.Quiet time makes me more creative.
What I learned at Holden, #4: Celebrating failure boosts creativity
Reframing your failure as a learning experience will make you more resilient, innovative, and creative. Learn how.
What I learned at Holden, #3: We all need more joy and play
Did you know the average 4-year-old laughs 300 times a day, but the average 40-year-old laughs only 4 times? We need more joy!
We all need community (What I learned at Holden)
Being part of a community makes you and your life better, no matter your age or living situation. Here's why.
Three Reasons Why you should always start with a story
The best speeches, articles, sermons, and blog posts begin with a story. I lay out three reasons why you should always start with a story.
Scared of Making videos? You're not Alone.
My discomfort with video has been holding me back in my business. I must stop hiding behind the written word and conquer my fears.
Four Ways to Honor and Include Your Hispanic Colleagues
It's National Hispanic Heritage Month. If you lack a plan for including and honoring your Hispanic employees, you're already behind.
Time to adopt a new word for "Stakeholders"
It's time to find a new word for "stakeholders," which causes generational trauma and harm to Indigenous peoples.
Women who inspired me to ask for what i deserve
It's #internationalwomensday2022. Where to start? I chose to write about women who helped me ask for what I deserve.
On grief and representation: Three ways to be more inclusive
I'm grateful for my resilience. But I also carry grief about not seeing other people with cleft lips and palates as a child. Representation!
Elon Musk masters one communications principle
As the world watches Elon Musk destroy Twitter, I realize he has mastered one principle of communications (while failing at others!).
Just Say No to Demoralizing Leaders!
85% of employees feel afraid to raise concerns with their bosses. Demoralizing treatment is never a good thing! Tips on how to fix this.
Eight Ways to Support Indigenous People, Part 2: Recruit, Retain, and Engage Native Employees
Indigenous employees feel the lowest levels of belonging in the workplace. This statistic is sobering. Here are 8 tips to change it.
Eight Ways to Support Indigenous People, Part 1
On Indigenous People's Day, learn how to support Native Americans, First Nations, or other Indigenous people with these eight suggestions.
The Try Guys Try Out Inclusive Leadership during a Crisis
Bravo to the Try Guys for being inclusive leaders. They are walking their talk and living out their values by making a difficult decision!
The Weapons of White Women's Tears
Yesterday Amy Cooper lost her case against her employer. White women have used our tears as a weapon for hundreds of years.
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