Looking back on my life, I can see the many ways I compromised and diminished myself – my integrity, my beliefs, my wellbeing, and my...

Organizations have a long history of being stingy—with time, money, and other resources. In the nonprofit sector, this often shows up as:...

Insight is a valuable tool for leaders to employ as we solve complex problems and create new possibilities ...

There are a lot of ideas that ground and inspire the way we think about feminism. But feminism also requires action. Working toward...

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...

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...

In my last blog post, I discussed some of the troubles with feminism. While feminism is, very much like the world, imperfect–there are...

Many people have experienced and documented the exclusionary practices of feminism. Women of color, working class women, and other...

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...

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...

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...

Have you ever worked for a narcissist? It’s hard to feel like you’re making a meaningful contribution when your coworker, supervisor, or...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Q: How can I use technology for my presentation without distracting my audience? Yes, you are right – technology can definitely be...

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...

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...

Q: How can I help other people understand my goals? With so many competing interests and compelling things drawing our attention, it can...