“There isn’t balance—there is juggling and understanding which balls are rubber and which are glass.”
A few months ago, I heard that powerful analogy about “work-life balance”: No matter our career stage, age, or background, we all feel the constant push and pull—balancing our own needs, careers, ...
What has become increasingly evident is the significant gap between the outward and inward focus of the nonprofit world. Our energy is directed toward impact, donors, and the constituents who benefit from the organization’s mission. Yet, the internal structure is often overlooked—the human infrastru...
I was listening to an interview with Jamie Kern Lima about her new book, Worthy, a few weeks ago. You might know who Jamie is—she founded IT Cosmetics, one of the most successful cosmetic brands in the world. She created, built, and sold IT Cosmetics to L’Oréal for $1.2 BILLION—yes, billion. Ye...
One year ago today, I stood in the shower, crying and asking, “How did I end up here?” I was just three days away from turning 46 jobless with no prospect in sight. I had just left a job where I believed I had a future. After being told I would be promoted, the power-that-be decided to “pull the rug...
