Can I say something gently, the way I would if we were sitting across from each other with an almond milk latte? If you’ve ever walked out of a meeting thinking, “Dang it. I should have said that,” you’re not alone.

If you lost your job tomorrow, would your self-worth go with it? There’s a story so many of us have believed: Do the work. Get the title. Protect your seat. And you’ll be safe.

I have a serious question for you. If the way you showed up as a leader were like a dog, what kind of dog would you be?

Let’s talk about labels. Humans love to name things. That thing I’m writing with? It’s called a pen. That fruit I’m eating? Peach. That emotion? Joy.