Being a mentor to someone else. Following through on a commitment. Being transparent with your preferences.

Thriving in chaos. Taking an ungodly amount of notes. Realizing how much you don’t know. Starting fresh.

A leader knows their strengths. And knows the strengths of their team. The individual dreams and thoughts that make up each one. Space is provided and opportunities given to build for long term growth. Everything falls apart if you don’t know what glue you provide as a leader.

Holding your tongue garners respect, while continually interjecting knowledge loses it. Knowledge is gained from continually asking questions, not functioning off what’s always been done. Being inclusive means seeking out a wide variety of perspectives, not assuming your experience is the same as everyone else’s. Being right comes with the guts to frequently be wrong,…

Mistaking extreme self reliance for individuality is a notion that feels distinctly Western. However, long before The Declaration of Independence, Ralph Waldo Emerson’s essay “Self Reliance”, or even Julius Cesar: humans have displayed a desire to be self reliant while also longing for community and connection. This juxtaposition is not easily mended. To navigate relationships,…