Key Takeaways: Fear is normal—don’t pretend it’s not there. Instead of hiding behind rational excuses, call fear what it is. You're not broken; you're just human. And fear, like heartburn after pizza, is something we all deal with. Make friends with your fear. Invite it in, give it a nickname, and...
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If You Have to Fight, Shoot Like a Girl
Key Takeaways: “Shoot like a girl” means lead with grit, heart, and skill. MJ Hegar’s story redefines what it means to be tough—not by acting like the guys, but by showing up fully as a woman who can fly, fight, and stand her ground under fire, both in combat and in the face of systemic...
Why Are Women Burning Out If We Aren’t Working Over 50+ Hours A Week?
Key Takeaways: Burning out isn’t a personal failing—it’s a cultural problem. We’ve been conditioned to see exhaustion as either a weakness or a badge of honor, when in reality it’s a red flag waving at a toxic, unsustainable system. The “I’m so busy” mantra isn’t impressive—it’s costly. Overwork...
Does “Life Purpose” Really Equal Life Happiness?
Key Takeaways: You don’t need a singular, lifelong “purpose” to live meaningfully. Let go of the pressure to find your one true calling and instead focus on what brings meaning to your life today—right now, in this moment. Shift your mindset from “I” to “us.” Purpose doesn’t have to be grand or...
Choose To Be An Authentic Leader. Read Henna Inam’s Book, “Wired For Authenticity – Seven Practices To Inspire, Adapt, and Lead”
Key Takeaways: Authentic leadership isn’t about sticking to a fixed identity—it’s about aligning with your core and adapting in service of something bigger. Henna Inam’s definition of authenticity goes beyond “just be yourself”; it’s about being present, honest, and willing to evolve moment by...
How To Deal With A Jerk At Work
Key Takeaways: Jerks at work are energy vampires—don’t let them drain you. They’re out there slamming doors and yelling, but your power lies in how you respond, not react. Don’t take it personally (yes, really). Their behavior is about them, not you—and when you stop buying into their opinions,...
Reclaiming Leadership: A Manifesto
Key Takeaways: Leadership isn’t reserved for the C-suite—it’s a daily, personal choice to stand in your power and be a force for positive change, wherever you are. We've let go of our dreams and power too easily—traded in our passion for the illusion of security, and it’s time to wake that...
Dear Dana Workplace Advice: Why Should I Bother Feeling Grateful For a Crappy Boss?
Key Takeaways: Gratitude isn't about denying your frustration—it's about learning how to shift your emotional state so you can respond from a place of peace and power. Waiting for your boss to change gives away your control; learning to shift your own mindset puts the power back in your hands....
4 Reasons The Western Woman Can Save The World
The Dali Lama said “The Western Woman will come to the rescue of the world.” Never mind that Hilary Clinton didn’t get elected president of the United States. The trend she is a part of is well underway, and I’m not talking about feminism.
Just because no one I know got raptured last weekend doesn’t mean the apocalypse isn’t upon us; it just means we get to change the world before everything goes to hell. The world is in a pretty nasty state, based on the daily headlines, and it’s easy to feel powerless to save it. Yet I know so many people determined to do just that, many of them women. What I’d like to see is more people – men and women – stepping into their world-saving powers, more consciously, more assertively and more effectively.
Note to Men: Don’t stop reading now (if you got this far – kudos to you!) The stuff we ladies are naturally good at – and that the world needs – you are pretty good at too. Mostly you just need to ALLOW yourself to be good at it!
What does “ownership at work” mean?
Key Takeaways: “Ownership” is more than a corporate buzzword—it’s a layered concept that varies depending on your role, from executing a task to being accountable for an entire project’s success. In today’s world of fluid careers, where professionals shift between roles like employee, consultant,...








