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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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Jan 16, 20231 min read
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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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Dec 6, 20211 min read
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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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Nov 22, 20212 min read
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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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Nov 8, 20211 min read
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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...
jrdreistadt
Oct 25, 20211 min read
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The Trouble with Feminism
Many people have experienced and documented the exclusionary practices of feminism. Women of color, working class women, and other...
jrdreistadt
Oct 11, 20212 min read
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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...
jrdreistadt
Sep 27, 20211 min read
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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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Dec 28, 20202 min read
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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...
jrdreistadt
Dec 3, 20202 min read
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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...
jrdreistadt
Nov 19, 20202 min read
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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...
jrdreistadt
Nov 5, 20202 min read
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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...
jrdreistadt
Oct 15, 20201 min read
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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...
jrdreistadt
Oct 1, 20201 min read
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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...
jrdreistadt
Sep 17, 20201 min read
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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...
jrdreistadt
Sep 3, 20201 min read
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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...
jrdreistadt
Aug 20, 20201 min read
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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...
jrdreistadt
Aug 6, 20201 min read
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Helping Other People Understand Your Goals
Q: How can I help other people understand my goals? With so many competing interests and compelling things drawing our attention, it can...
jrdreistadt
Jul 16, 20201 min read
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Trusting Others When You Need Help
Q: How can I trust others to help me? I sometimes have trouble trusting others. I know that they are (generally) good people and mean...
jrdreistadt
Jul 2, 20201 min read
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10 Ways to Deal with Anger as a Leader
Q: As a leader, I know that I should avoid getting angry and losing control, but it sometimes happens. How can I avoid this? It sounds...
jrdreistadt
Jun 18, 20202 min read
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