I suppose it might seem normal to feel that way at 19, especially because I was often the youngest person in every room I walked into. But the thing is that that feeling didn’t go away.

I want this project to feel fun, joyful, inspiring, and like I am following my creative flow. That will make this a meaningful project for me . . . and I know it will also lead to a much better book.

If you’re struggling with change in your life right now, whether at work or outside of it, I encourage you to pause and feel.

This was an incredibly important lesson for me, and it’s something that I want to keep in mind as I go forward, especially in my personal life.

While we often play the role of cheerleader, we also have to remember that being honest about what we see is what sets people up for success.

No matter how hard we try, we all have days when we’re not operating at full capacity. And that is okay. That is human.

To me, it demonstrates why creating cultures where we can talk about and own our mistakes leads to innovation and growth.

An update on what we’re doing, why we’re doing it, and how our approach might be different from that of other companies.

For years, I’ve told myself that I can't change my mind or go back on something I've said.

Spending time with this group in person last week reminded me of the power of community and of having a safe space where you can be honest about what’s working, what’s not, and what's weighing on you as a human and a leader.

I remember thinking in that first class with her that gee, it's already hard to be here at 6 a.m.; I don’t want to be yelled at! So from then on, I opted out of her classes.

As I looked at our numbers, I thought about what I learned from my mentors early on: It’s important to align rewards with behaviors that you want to encourage.

To honor this week’s milestone, I thought about all of the times I said “yes” before I really knew what I was doing—and how those moments got me to where I am now.

I sat there and reflected on how I’d shown up in the meeting. I’d been defensive, impatient, and intense—the opposite of how I wanted to show up as a leader.

Satisficing is the key to escaping the perfectionism trap. It’s about letting go of the perfect decision and making peace with an acceptable one

Asking for other opinions can be helpful when we’re making a big decision. But at the end of the day, what’s even more helpful is giving ourselves the permission to express ourselves in the way that we want to.

Whether the expectations come from ourselves or from the world around us, it’s easy to get caught in the trap of thinking that success means always working on or launching something new.

I’m inspired by Gen Z’s drive to do things differently. In this post, I hope to share the other side of the coin and help you see why I think the rising generation is onto something.