Being aware of your values and the ways in which those values influence how you work and interact with others is critical to being an...

Years ago a person I worked with shared an idea with me she had previously learned - that when it comes to work, “everyone is...

Since the early 1900’s, when protests began to spring up in the United States, Denmark and other countries, women have worked to shine a...

So much these days takes courage. Throughout this pandemic sometimes just leaving our house and going into public took courage. It takes...

Someone asked me recently, “Don’t you want people to know what you do?” This question came up during a discussion in which the person...

“How we live and grow and stay purposeful in the face of constant change actually does determine both the quality of our lives, and the...

I’ve been reminded this week about the importance of process. I tend to be more of a big picture vision person. I have ideas, and...

In the midst of a global pandemic and social justice action, I have been reflecting on what leadership is needed and what leadership I...

I don’t talk about my mother much. Most people in my life know nothing about her. She died when I was 17. Sometimes that feels like a few...

Leadership is often about working for change. It’s about striving toward a different outcome, a different way of doing things, or a...

On this day when we remember the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., I’m reminded and in awe of how important perseverance is for...

We’ve all known different leaders throughout our lives. But if we think back on the leaders we’ve known that we felt were truly effective...

Einstein said, “I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious.” Children are naturally curious. They explore everything with...

#makeadifference #purpose #meaning #leadership My son and I were recently talking in the car (which is the best place to talk to teen...

#integrity #leadership #values #leadershipqualities Integrity. It’s a big word. It’s a big idea. But what does it mean? I remember years...

I have this crazy, shelter-rescue, pit-bull mix, happy-go-lucky dog. She came into my life at the perfect time because as some wise...

#leadership #setthetone #music You ever wake up with a song in your head? Sometimes when I open my eyes or I’m getting ready to go in...

#leadership #recharge #renew Take Care of Yourself as a Leader Leadership can be hard work. Find ways to take care of yourself both...

#leadership #collaboration Leadership can sometimes feel like a huge responsibility. It can be an overwhelming thing to take on and be...

So here’s what I'm thinking…. I just wrote a book called Building Together: Collaborative Leadership in Early Childhood Systems. And...