The Power of Trying Something New: What Writing Fiction is Teaching Me About Myself
A few weeks ago, I did something that felt both thrilling and terrifying: I sat down to write fiction for the first time. For most of my career, I’ve been firmly rooted in nonfiction. I’ve written books, articles, newsletters, and research-based thought leadership. My...
Political savvy is the subtle yet essential skill that all ambitious women need to master
Perhaps you’ve been recognized as a top performer. You think you are well on your way to getting a promotion. There’s a new opportunity to move up. It would mean more compensation and more responsibility, and you’re ready for it. You apply for the position. You know...
Women need a wife not a husband
It may be hard to fathom, but a few decades ago it was common for a women’s college education to be referred to as an MRS degree. Sure, the goal was to further education, but meeting the ‘right’ guy and getting married was also a goal. Marriage was a priority for...
Are you stuck in a cage of your own making?
My grandson Jakey calls for his mama early in the morning to take him to the potty. Three years old, he recently graduated from his crib to a ‘big boy’ bed. As a baby, the sides of the crib kept him safely in place with his wobby and small assortment of favored...
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