10 Commitments of Ally Leaders

10 Commitments of Ally Leaders

**I selected the photo for this blog in honor of every woman, particularly women-of-color, who has been constantly asked to be less than who they truly are. 1. We are unwaveringly committed to every human being’s birthright: to own their agency and be seen and...
The Ally Leadership Framework

The Ally Leadership Framework

I’m working on refining my thoughts and language around my Ally Leadership Framework. In this post, I’ve expanded on how Ally Leadership works as a leadership framework in the work environment, and, really, any structured environment where we find ourselves. My most...
Burning Bridges or Setting Boundaries?

Burning Bridges or Setting Boundaries?

I remember an afternoon in Athens when I was meeting with a professor (he was gay, this isn’t about sex) – a favorite one – we were talking about a decision I’d made. Of course, 50 years later, I can’t remember which decision we were talking about. He looked and me...
Women as Ally Leaders

Women as Ally Leaders

Y’all. I cannot even believe this. In three short months, we’ll usher in the 2nd quarter of the 21st century. We’re working hard to build a brand new world, and a brand new world demands and requires a different form of leadership. As women continue to change the...
Tell the truth. Own your values.

Tell the truth. Own your values.

Chip away at the status quo – stand up for your values. I had lunch today with one of my young clients, Haley. She and her dad had had a conversation about why it’s not accepted practice to reveal the reasons for the gaps in our work experience on our actual...
Gratitude and Grace

Gratitude and Grace

As I was working with a client recently, we talked about the immense progress she’s seen in her business and the strides she’s made towards reaching her goals. As we chatted, I noticed that every time she identified something that was working, she immediately followed...