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The Art of Saying “No” – Your Secret Superpower
"Saying no isn’t selfish; it’s self-respect in action. It’s putting your oxygen mask on first so you can be fully present for others." ...
The Psychological Safety Trap
"If we’re serious about creating safe spaces, we need to move beyond comfort and step into courage – creating space for bold ideas, honest conversations, and sometimes, uncomfortable truths without the fear of social rejection." ...
Winners and Losers
"When winning is more about celebrating the fear and despair of others than participating in a shared experience, we all lose." ...
Why we Fear Change (and how to overcome it)
"Doing what we’ve always done is far more comfortable and takes far less energy than tackling the unknown." ...
Showing Up with Critics, Courage, and Convictions
"It takes courage and conviction to be vulnerable and naked in front of our critics. But as a dear, wise friend recently told me, anyone who refuses to participate in the challenge has no right to be a critic." ...
Work-Life Balance is a Paper Tiger
"Instead of striving to balance life and work, strive to find the purpose in what you do as a contribution to your life story." ...
Micro-Dosing Hope: The Antidote for Despair
"When you are hopeful, take notice. Sometimes that little sliver of hope is all you’ve got. A micro-dose of hope that empowers you with a small sense of agency and control." ...
What This Election Teaches Us About Community
"Community is not just where we live, work, or play. It’s the human spirit that connects us. It’s the norms we embrace, the values that define us, and the participation in a shared story that becomes the lens through which we see the world." ...
Facts Don’t Care About Your Feelings
"When we are passionate about deeply held convictions, emotions can feel so convincing and so intense that we each believe they represent the absolute truth." ...
Brainy Secrets to Boost Creativity
"The enemy of creativity isn't a lack of imagination; It's a commitment to the status quo..."