(And 4 Other Strengths Truths) 1. The Mirror and the Manual In 2003, Jo Self encountered a framework that provided what she calls a “user manual” for her own existence. For years, she had navigated her life with patterns she couldn’t quite name, but the CliftonStrengths assessment acted as a…
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The Dance Glossary of Leadership
Lessons from Partner Dance Basic Step Dance meaning The foundational rhythm dancers return to when nothing else is happening. It keeps both partners grounded in the music and ready for the next movement. Leadership insight Strong teams rely on shared fundamentals: When uncertainty appears, effective teams return to the basic…
The Identity Tax
Why High-Performing Professionals are Hiding Behind the ‘Invisible Bar’ (and How to Break Free) In the modern professional landscape, there is a heavy, unspoken pressure to “fit in.” For many, particularly women of color, this often manifests as a persistent feeling of being “othered,” a state where one must meticulously…
It’s Never JUST Helping; You’re Building Resilience!
“I don’t know why people keep telling me how much what I did helped them or what I mean to them,” my colleague said over the phone. “I just helped. It’s not a big deal. I believed in them, so I helped. Wouldn’t anyone do that?” She said it so…
Survival Check: Fight Trauma Response in the Workplace and How to Overcome It
Living the Resilience Tree Model in the Workplace I once had a team member publicly challenge a decision I made in a meeting. Immediately, my body went into fight mode. My heart raced, my voice tightened, and I felt an urge to defend myself, prove my point, and push back…