Next Generation Leadership

Over the years, I’ve led teams, facilitated thousands of conversations, and held space for transformation at every level of an organization. I’ve trained leaders, coached executives, and mentored young people standing on the edge of possibility. And in all of those experiences, one truth has become abundantly clear:

Why giving and receiving support is essential for resilient leadership and collective healing

Why community is a leadership essential, especially in uncertain times.

It’s hard to find anyone who isn’t feeling overwhelmed by the state of the world right now. Political division is running deep. Civil unrest continues to flare. Institutions we once trusted are under scrutiny. Employees are burned out. And leaders—especially those with a deep sense of responsibility—are exhausted, disillusioned, and wondering whether they’re up to the task of leading in such a...

Whenever there is social unrest—mass protests, political turmoil, threats to civil rights—we tend to draw a clear line between “what’s happening out there” and what happens within the four walls of our organizations. But that line is imaginary. Our employees don’t leave their values, lived experiences, or fears at the door. And in times of crisis, those emotions become stronger and louder than...

Dr. Jerome Offord, Jr, CDO, Harvard Library, Risë Nelson, Director, DEIA, Yale Library & Collections,Yale Library, Dr. Ufuoma Abiola, Executive Head and Associate University Librarian for DEI, Princeton University Library, and DeEtta Jones Whenever I'm asked about the career accomplishment of which I am most proud, I say the same thing without hesitation: the Leadership and Career Development...

A few weeks ago, I took a trip to Tulum with a group of close friends.

Let’s debunk one of the biggest myths about management:

In this week’s Culture Exchange, we explored the concept of leading with emotional agility, a critical skill for anyone guiding teams through disruption, uncertainty, or transformation. At its core, emotional agility is the ability to be aware of both your own emotions and the emotions of others, and to maintain a sense of control and choice even during times of intense stress. It allows leaders...