Leading Without the Title: Lessons from the Johari Window
Last week, I had the privilege of presenting to the Washington Chapter of the Association of Training and Development on Leading When You Are Not the Official Leader. As part of the conversation, we delved into the importance of self-awareness in leadership. One...
November Is the Month of Gratitude
A few days ago, I was reminded during my yoga class that November is the month of gratitude. Our instructor asked us to think of something we were grateful for and hold that gratitude and appreciation throughout the class. He reminded us several times during the...
Miss Weaver’s Leadership Legacy: Why Your Vote Matters
When I was a senior at Christiansburg High School in Virginia, one of the requirements of our curriculum was to complete a U.S. Government course. Our small public school had one government teacher for all the seniors, Miss Maggie Weaver. Miss Weaver was passionate...
Leadership, Community Building, and Trauma
Last month my family drove from Maryland to the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia and I felt the “tingles” I get when I look up at the gorgeous and majestic mountain range. I am going home! Hurricane Helene left my hometown in southwest Virginia temporarily without...
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