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I have been thinking a lot lately about a conversation I have had in different rooms with different people. The long-tenured CEO / Executive Director who is beginning to imagine their exit. Not tomorrow, …
May 18, 2026
There are real reasons to stay in a job. Income. Health insurance. Retirement contributions. A team you've built. A mission you believe in. Structure, rhythm, community, purpose. These are not small things. For many …
March 30, 2026
My maternal grandmother (and last living grandparent) passed away recently at the age of 92. She lived a full life, even though toward the end she couldn’t move with the ease she once had. …
November 13, 2025
I’m taking a leap of faith. I’m transitioning out of one job and into working for myself launching my own business. This shift feels deeply aligned with who I am and what I bring …
October 16, 2025
I’ve been thinking about what it means to be our own cheerleaders at work. No one else is going to advocate for us with the same persistence or clarity. When we learn to cheer …
October 3, 2025
Learning to hold space for dissent is a core skill for leadership. Recently, on my co-op’s board (dwelling), a straw vote revealed just how divisive things could be. The sides felt strongly, each convinced …
September 24, 2025
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