Well Worth Knowing

As the year winds down, it’s easy for leaders to get caught up in a whirlwind of tasks—closing out projects, preparing budgets, and setting goals for the next year. Amid this hustle, one critical practice often gets overlooked: taking a pause. Yet, intentional breaks are not just a luxury—they’re a strategic necessity for leaders to refocus energy, boost creativity, and enter the new year with clarity and purpose. Why Pausing Matters for Leaders Taking a pause or break is ess

When most leaders think about recognition, the image that comes to mind is fairly standard. A quick “thank you” in a meeting. An email that goes out to the team. Maybe even an award at the end of the quarter. These gestures feel good in the moment. They’re appreciated, they’re positive, and they’re usually well-intentioned. When most leaders think about recognition, the image that comes to mind is fairly standard. A quick “thank you” in a meeting. An email that goes out to th

When we talk about imposter syndrome, we often picture a professional sitting in a meeting, nodding along while secretly thinking, “Any minute now, they’re going to realize I don’t belong here.”  It’s the anxious whisper that tells you you’re underqualified, underprepared, and somehow only got your role by luck or accident. That’s the familiar version of imposter syndrome. And if you Google the term, you’ll find pages of advice built around this idea: gain more experience, se

Walk into almost any leadership meeting today, and you’ll hear talk about innovation, engagement, and productivity. Organizations are laser‑focused on building high‑performing teams and hitting ambitious goals. But there’s a quieter conversation happening—often in whispers, often behind closed doors—among many of the women who lead those very teams. They’re asking themselves: Why can’t I think straight lately? Why am I so exhausted, no matter how hard I try? And why does no

“Sorry, but can I ask a question?” “Sorry if this is a dumb idea, but…” “Sorry to bother you…” Sound familiar? If you’re a woman, chances are you’ve said one of these phrases, or all of them, at some point. And if you’re anything like me, once you start noticing it, you can’t unhear it . Women apologize for everything . We say sorry before we ask a question, before we take up space, before we express an opinion. We apologize when we need clarification, when we’re running two