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What People Need Most from Leaders

What People Need Most from Leaders

This past Friday evening, The New York Times described it, "caters to women who have things to do in the morning — and need dancing more than ever." Watching Earlybirds co-founder Laura Baginski address the crowd, I realized I was witnessing hope in action—and it made me think about what my clients really need from…

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When Good Advice Isn’t Enough

When Good Advice Isn’t Enough

Over the July 4th long weekend, my family and I spent time in Windham, NY, for our early summer tradition of transforming our children into 'junior farmers' for a few days on a multi-generational family farm. Windham is one of those places where the mountains absorb the noise of daily life. I kept thinking about…

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Why Summer Won’t Reset Your Stress (And What Actually Will)

Why Summer Won’t Reset Your Stress (And What Actually Will)

Yesterday was the first day of summer ☀️, and it made me think about a recent conversation I had with a client who's been in her role for decades. She described the familiar early June push: managing competing priorities while feeling stretched thin. "I'm looking forward to summer Fridays and some time off," she told me. "Once things calm down…

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Stop Being So Judgy

Stop Being So Judgy

As I read this week's New York Times Well newsletter, “How to Stop Being So Judgy,” I recognized exactly what the author was describing. After a mother lost her 3-year-old daughter in a supermarket and found her safe, she vowed never to judge anyone again. Of course, that vow didn't last long. Soon  after, the author…

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