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jrdreistadt
Jan 16, 20231 min read
How to Distinguish Opinion from Insight
Insight is a valuable tool for leaders to employ as we solve complex problems and create new possibilities ...
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jrdreistadt
Aug 4, 20221 min read
Would You Rather Plan or Play?
If I followed the advice of experts on productivity and getting results, I would be more consistent. I would follow a regimented...
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jrdreistadt
Jul 21, 20221 min read
Feminism is for Everyone
Many conceptions of feminism are woman- or female-centric. They center the ideas, needs, and aspirations of women and ensure that women...
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jrdreistadt
Dec 6, 20211 min read
How to be a Feminist at Work
There are a lot of ideas that ground and inspire the way we think about feminism. But feminism also requires action. Working toward...
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jrdreistadt
Nov 22, 20212 min read
Why Our World Longs for Feminist Leadership
One leader at the top, one best way to lead. This is how many of us were introduced to the concept of leadership. And this is the...
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jrdreistadt
Nov 8, 20211 min read
My Introduction to Feminism
If you are as old as me or older, you may remember when you could order books and records through a mail order club. This is how I first...
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jrdreistadt
Oct 25, 20211 min read
Redefining Feminist Leadership
In my last blog post, I discussed some of the troubles with feminism. While feminism is, very much like the world, imperfect–there are...
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jrdreistadt
Oct 11, 20212 min read
The Trouble with Feminism
Many people have experienced and documented the exclusionary practices of feminism. Women of color, working class women, and other...
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jrdreistadt
Sep 27, 20211 min read
New Series on Feminist Leadership
I never used to call myself a feminist. I didn’t necessarily disavow feminism–it just wasn’t a label I used to describe myself or my...
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jrdreistadt
Dec 28, 20202 min read
8 Tips to Accomplish Goals on Your Own
Q: If you need to accomplish something and you have no help to push you through, how do you it? A: It can be difficult to stay on track...
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jrdreistadt
Dec 17, 20203 min read
7 Tips to Write Innovative Proposals
Q: I’m working on a proposal related to drug and substance abuse that will benefit women, youth, and girls. I need innovative methods to...
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jrdreistadt
Dec 3, 20202 min read
How to Sell Yourself without Selling Out
I hate talking about myself. When I’m asked to share even superficial details about my life, I feel my fists (and teeth) clenching as my...
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jrdreistadt
Nov 19, 20202 min read
How to Thrive When Your Boss is a Narcissist
Have you ever worked for a narcissist? It’s hard to feel like you’re making a meaningful contribution when your coworker, supervisor, or...
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jrdreistadt
Nov 5, 20202 min read
How to Be an Authority without Being a Jerk
If you’re anything like me, then the idea of claiming to be an authority seems a little bit distasteful. Not just because of imposter...
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jrdreistadt
Oct 15, 20201 min read
Finding My Voice
It’s always nice to find out that you’re not alone. This recent article helped me to feel this way by revealing how women face...
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jrdreistadt
Oct 1, 20201 min read
Developing Patience as a Leader
Q: How can I be a more patient leader? Leaders are often involved in provoking change, whether it is change in organizations or change in...
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jrdreistadt
Sep 17, 20201 min read
Controlling Emotions at Work
Q: How can I control my emotions so that I do not come across like a “boss?” This is a delicate balance. Women are (too often) expected...
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jrdreistadt
Sep 3, 20201 min read
How to Use Technology without Distracting the Audience
Q: How can I use technology for my presentation without distracting my audience? Yes, you are right – technology can definitely be...
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jrdreistadt
Aug 20, 20201 min read
Focusing on What Matters Most
Q: How can reign in my passion to focus on my goals? You may be asking the wrong person. I am pretty much all over the place, and it is...
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jrdreistadt
Aug 6, 20201 min read
How to Step Outside Your Comfort Zone
Q: How can I challenge myself to step outside of my comfort zone? As leaders, it is important for us to push ourselves and redefine our...
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