Key Takeaways: Workplace discrimination is a mirror, not a point of blame—when we acknowledge our own contributions to the everyday dynamics, we open a curious, compassionate pathway to change. It takes bravery to notice the moments when we default to the systemic script—whether it’s staying...
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Dear Dana Interview Advice: Am I More Than What I Do?
Key Takeaways: “Interview advice”: before you even schedule a conversation, ask yourself whether it’s worth the time—for you and for them—because preparing for and attending an interview takes focus, time, and energy. Doing an interview you don’t intend to take can unexpectedly boost your...
Sanity Challenge: Powerful Bosses Don’t Listen
Key Takeaways: “Bosses don’t listen” isn’t just your frustration—it’s a documented pattern: the more powerful the leader, the less likely they are to heed advice, and that growing infallibility makes everyone anxious and decision‑making worse. Too much deference to a boss’s power can disguise...
Managers: Are You Ready to Hire Bots onto Your Teams?
Key Takeaways: The robots are coming Whether they’re steel, software, or smart algorithms, robots are already reshaping white‑collar roles—and middle managers must begin preparing now for a future where machines handle analysis, prediction, and many decision‑making tasks. Robots don’t eliminate...
Dear Dana Workplace Advice: Self Care for Leaders During Layoffs
Key Takeaways: Layoffs affect leaders too: While the focus is often on helping those who are laid off, team leaders also experience significant stress, including guilt and additional work. It's important to recognize that leaders need support as well. Adopt a mindset of transition: Accept that...
Dear Dana Workplace Advice: How to Run a Meeting When You’re not in Charge
Key Takeaways: How to run a meeting When you’re not in charge, structure it with two clear sections: first, tackle the business matters promptly; second, allow the more free‑wheeling “bunny trail” or ideation time, so you can gently redirect digressions back to the core issues during part one. A...
3 Ways To Recognize Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace
Key Takeaways: Emotional Intelligence In The Workplace shows up when petty disputes stay small: In emotionally intelligent cultures, small personal conflicts are resolved directly between people rather than escalating upward—so leadership only deals with issues that truly matter to the business....
What’s the Secret To Achieving Your Goals?
Key Takeaways: goals set the direction, but they’re only the beginning: The author explains that clear goals pull us forward into our future, helping us envision what we can't yet see—but without the right mindset and systems, they fall short. Letting go of the need to be “successful” frees real...
6 Steps to Authentic Self Confidence for Women
Key Takeaways: Understanding Confidence: Confidence isn't about perfection; it's about knowing what to expect and how to handle it. Building confidence involves learning from experiences and practicing responses until you find what works. Identifying Areas for Growth: Recognize areas where you...
The Antidote for Toxic Corporate Culture
Key Takeaways: Integrity as the Antidote to Toxic Corporate Culture: In environments where negativity and dysfunction prevail, introducing integrity can act as a transformative force. By upholding commitments and fostering trust, leaders can counteract pervasive toxicity. Empowering Personal...








