Well Worth Knowing

I grew up in a faith tradition where struggle was sacred. Where self-sacrifice was the mark of a good woman, and suffering—quietly and with grace—was seen as a rite of passage. Maybe you did, too. We were taught to serve. To give. To carry. To endure. And to do it all with a smile, because, as we were told, “God gives His toughest battles to His strongest soldiers.” That phrase stayed with me. For years, it shaped how I showed up in life and leadership. I thought the heavines

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