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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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jrdreistadt
- Aug 4, 2022
- 1 min
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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jrdreistadt
- Jul 21, 2022
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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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jrdreistadt
- Dec 6, 2021
- 1 min
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...
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jrdreistadt
- Nov 22, 2021
- 2 min
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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jrdreistadt
- Nov 8, 2021
- 1 min
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...
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jrdreistadt
- Oct 25, 2021
- 1 min
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...
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jrdreistadt
- Oct 11, 2021
- 2 min
The Trouble with Feminism
Many people have experienced and documented the exclusionary practices of feminism. Women of color, working class women, and other...
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jrdreistadt
- Sep 27, 2021
- 1 min
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...
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jrdreistadt
- Dec 28, 2020
- 2 min
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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jrdreistadt
- Dec 17, 2020
- 3 min
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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jrdreistadt
- Dec 3, 2020
- 2 min
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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jrdreistadt
- Nov 19, 2020
- 2 min
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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jrdreistadt
- Nov 5, 2020
- 2 min
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...
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jrdreistadt
- Oct 15, 2020
- 1 min
Finding My Voice
It’s always nice to find out that you’re not alone. This recent article helped me to feel this way by revealing how women face...
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jrdreistadt
- Oct 1, 2020
- 1 min
Developing Patience as a Leader
Q: How can I be a more patient leader? Leaders are often involved in provoking change, whether it is change in organizations or change in...
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jrdreistadt
- Sep 17, 2020
- 1 min
Controlling Emotions at Work
Q: How can I control my emotions so that I do not come across like a “boss?” This is a delicate balance. Women are (too often) expected...
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jrdreistadt
- Sep 3, 2020
- 1 min
How to Use Technology without Distracting the Audience
Q: How can I use technology for my presentation without distracting my audience? Yes, you are right – technology can definitely be...
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jrdreistadt
- Aug 20, 2020
- 1 min
Focusing on What Matters Most
Q: How can reign in my passion to focus on my goals? You may be asking the wrong person. I am pretty much all over the place, and it is...
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jrdreistadt
- Aug 6, 2020
- 1 min
How to Step Outside Your Comfort Zone
Q: How can I challenge myself to step outside of my comfort zone? As leaders, it is important for us to push ourselves and redefine our...
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