A lot of leaders scoff when I talk about psychological safety, because they got a false idea of what that meant from an abundance of influencers misusing the buzzword. They worry that if they try to rollout psychological safety (”and how do you even do that,” they wonder) their team will be crying about safety…

Standing up at the front of the room, the leader feels great during the meeting. They are on point, speaking with clarity, passion, and enthusiasm as they lay out the action plan for the quarter. Wrapping up, they take a deep breath and ask for input, scanning the room for objections. Everyone nods politely. No…

(originally posted in an edited form on A Life Overseas) “It’s not fair,” I whined in the backseat of the car, my sister next to me. “It’s not fair,” I moped from the end of the line. “It’s not fair,” I mourned, overlooked for a role I wanted. “It’s not fair,” I gasped, taking the fall. “It’s not fair,”…