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Collective Vulnerability, the FFTs of Online Learning, and the Sacredness of Bored Kids

These are anxious times. I hope you are well, taking care of yourselves, and finding a way to connect with people you love.

If you are a healthcare worker, social worker, counselor, first responder, store employee, food delivery person, or anyone out there on the frontlines: Thank you. You are our heroes. We owe you so much. If you are someone who loves a frontline person: Thank you. We also owe you so much.

On Friday, we launched the first episode of our podcast, Unlocking Us. Its all about...

The Courage to Not Know

It’s not fear that gets in the way of daring leadership; it’s armor. When things get tough, do we lean in to vulnerability and get curious, or do we self-protect in ways that move us away from our values?

Having to be the “knower” or always being right is heavy armor. It’s defensiveness, it’s posturing, and, worst of all, it’s a huge driver of bullshit. It’s also very common—most of us have some degree of knower in us. Unfortunately, needing to know everything is pretty miserable for the...

Doubling Down on Love

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What Toni Morrison Taught Me About Parenting

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What Being Sober Has Meant to Me

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Teachers: Our Most Daring Leaders

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TGIF A Weekly Gratitude Practice

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TGIF | A Weekly Gratitude Practice

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Let’s Rumble

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Which Book Do I Read First?

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