Q1. My employees/colleagues are all SO stressed out by everything that is happening in the world right now! How do I show them that I am empathetic but also keep us making progress on our work? You are right. Everything is pretty bonkers right now. It's likely your colleagues have been directly or indirectly impacted by national and/or world events, so your inclination toward empathy is appropriate and commendable. Don't forget to direct that empathy toward yourself once in a

The issues in communication and prioritization that caused the Challenger explosion are often used as an example of what not to do as a leader.  In case you aren't familiar, the explosion during the Challenger shuttle launch on January 28, 1986, which resulted in the death of 7 astronauts including a school teacher, was due to the failure of a small part called an o-ring. Tendency of the o-ring to solidify (thus not maintaining its seal) when exposed to cold temperatures was

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Check out AJ's interview with Lou Leclercq from CU Independent where she talks about My Monster Mungo and how the book resonates with college students who may struggle with feelings of self-doubt.

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We need to keep talking about the imposter phenomenon AND systems of oppression. The two are intimately connected.

Can you describe what you do in 10 words? This week I was challenged to do this, and I thought it was a great thought exercise. Here is...