As leaders, we're often so focused on others that we forget that we need reenergizing, rejuvenating, and often times we need to just step...

A lot has been said about the importance of speaking up to injustices, unfairness, unethical behavior, and more. In the current era of...

Friday was International Women’s Day….and it gave many friends and I time to pause over the weekend and reflect on our experiences as...

I've been reading and listening to a lot of Brene Brown as of late - whether the paperback Rising Strong that I've dog-eared the heck out...

I love the anticipation that comes with the holidays....vacations....time with the kids off school...the new year ahead. Maybe its the...

Dear Evan Hansen recently arrived in San Francisco and wow...just wow. Was fortunate to see it last night with friends and it was as good...

Being vulnerable didn't come easy for me. I grew up in a world of judgment in ways that often felt harsh. Mean. Inconsiderate. In many...

We all face frustration. At work. In relationships. Behind the wheel. With our neighbors. Frustration is a way of life, but we don't...

It's that holiday time of the year. This Thanksgiving week is one where children jump in cars and travel to see the grandparents, runners...

I've always felt the phase, "laughter is the best medicine," was kind of dumb. But having visited hospital rooms of friends, I get it....

Knowingly or not, we make decisions based on perceived risk. And men and women process that perceived risk very differently. Ever think...

I can remember the stress I felt as a third year principal and discovering I was pregnant....with twins, nonetheless. I was so worried...

for·give·ness ˌfərˈɡivnəs/ I've been thinking a lot about this word lately, although I must give a bit of credit where credit is due....

Are you a reflective leader? Reflection sometimes makes those around me laugh. Just yesterday I said to a colleague, "I was thinking...

Ready for another great week? Years ago, I had a long talk with a great male mentor. We were talking about the dreaded...

Here we go, team. It's Monday! Up and at 'em..... This week's theme is one that is uber important - know your worth. As public school...

Here we go, team. It's Monday! Up and at 'em..... This week's thoughts surround perspective, and it has been a common topic for many of...

What a wonderful week we have in store for us. Are you ready for it? Let’s start with a conversation about you. Do you know who you are?...

Check out my latest blog post for the Biofreeze Berkeley Half Marathon - it's all about pacing and helping others with their goals!...

Alas…it’s Monday! Happy new week. This week’s theme is about mentoring, although I’ve affectionately referred to it throughout my year as...