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Feminist Leadership as a Portal to Healing
Have you ever felt burned out, disillusioned, and yearning for a deeper, more soulful way to lead and live? Me too. When life feels...

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Sep 172 min read
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Self-Excavation
When we lose touch with these parts of ourselves, life becomes narrow and flat (and boring!). We go through the motions, meet the deadlines, fulfill the obligations—but inside, we know something essential is missing. The excavation process is about acknowledging and reclaiming our wholeness.

jrdreistadt
Sep 112 min read
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Unlearning Survival
Looking back on my life, I can see the many ways I compromised and diminished myself – my integrity, my beliefs, my wellbeing, and my...

jrdreistadt
Jun 111 min read
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Moving from Scarcity to Generosity
Organizations have a long history of being stingy—with time, money, and other resources. In the nonprofit sector, this often shows up as:...

jrdreistadt
Jun 41 min read
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The Dance of Discipline and Delight
Conventional wisdom tells us that consistency is the key to building momentum. Take one small step each day, and over time, those steps...

jrdreistadt
May 261 min read
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10 Ways to Infuse Joy, Pleasure, and Rest into Your Life - Every Day!
We deserve to experience joy, pleasure and rest every single day. These experiences make life meaningful and fun, while demonstrating...

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Feb 52 min read
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How to Distinguish Opinion from Insight
Insight is a valuable tool for leaders to employ as we solve complex problems and create new possibilities ...

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Jan 16, 20231 min read
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Would You Rather Plan or Play?
If I followed the advice of experts on productivity and getting results, I would be more consistent. I would follow a regimented...

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Aug 4, 20221 min read
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Feminism is for Everyone
Many conceptions of feminism are woman- or female-centric. They center the ideas, needs, and aspirations of women and ensure that women...

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Jul 21, 20221 min read
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How to be a Feminist at Work
There are a lot of ideas that ground and inspire the way we think about feminism. But feminism also requires action. Working toward...

jrdreistadt
Dec 6, 20211 min read
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Why Our World Longs for Feminist Leadership
One leader at the top, one best way to lead. This is how many of us were introduced to the concept of leadership. And this is the...

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Nov 22, 20212 min read
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My Introduction to Feminism
If you are as old as me or older, you may remember when you could order books and records through a mail order club. This is how I first...

jrdreistadt
Nov 8, 20211 min read
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Redefining Feminist Leadership
In my last blog post, I discussed some of the troubles with feminism. While feminism is, very much like the world, imperfect–there are...

jrdreistadt
Oct 25, 20211 min read
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The Trouble with Feminism
Many people have experienced and documented the exclusionary practices of feminism. Women of color, working class women, and other...

jrdreistadt
Oct 11, 20212 min read
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New Series on Feminist Leadership
I never used to call myself a feminist. I didn’t necessarily disavow feminism–it just wasn’t a label I used to describe myself or my...

jrdreistadt
Sep 27, 20211 min read
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8 Tips to Accomplish Goals on Your Own
Q: If you need to accomplish something and you have no help to push you through, how do you it? A: It can be difficult to stay on track...

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Dec 28, 20202 min read
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7 Tips to Write Innovative Proposals
Q: I’m working on a proposal related to drug and substance abuse that will benefit women, youth, and girls. I need innovative methods to...

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Dec 17, 20203 min read
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How to Sell Yourself without Selling Out
I hate talking about myself. When I’m asked to share even superficial details about my life, I feel my fists (and teeth) clenching as my...

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Dec 3, 20202 min read
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How to Thrive When Your Boss is a Narcissist
Have you ever worked for a narcissist? It’s hard to feel like you’re making a meaningful contribution when your coworker, supervisor, or...

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Nov 19, 20202 min read
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How to Be an Authority without Being a Jerk
If you’re anything like me, then the idea of claiming to be an authority seems a little bit distasteful. Not just because of imposter...

jrdreistadt
Nov 5, 20202 min read
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