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.

January has a way of inviting performance. New goals. Clean slates. Confident declarations about what’s coming next.

Hanukkah has always meant something different to me than it did to most kids I grew up with. I was raised in Kalamazoo, Michigan, and in my elementary school, there were exactly two Jewish kids.

Stories from Women Who Decided to Get Unignorable No one wakes up and decides to mute themselves.

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.

As a senior woman leader in STEM, you likely face unique challenges that test your confidence daily. You might be over-prepared for meetings or reluctant to share your ideas.

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?

Situational leadership isn’t easy when you need to pay attention to the diverse body of people under your guidance while applying the right type of leadership–directive, coaching, delegating, or visionary–to the situation and keeping your eyes on the ball (of results). An effective situational leader manages to balance these three things (people, circumstances, and outcomes) because they are committed to their leadership development. ‘Development’ is the operative word here.

Last month’s blog post covered situational leadership and its importance. I distinguished four types — visionary, coaching, delegating, and directing.

You’re already thinking about how to make 2023 your most kick-ass year yet, right? You’re thinking about all the ways you can empower your team, build trust, and collaborate to achieve your goals. You’ve got a million ideas, and the only question is: which one should go first?

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.