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I’m going to say something unpopular. I think the way we talk about self-care is doing the next generation a disservice. At some point, self-care started sounding like this: slow down, do less, take more breaks. Step away and you’ll feel better. This is the most self-care aware generation in history. But according to data […]

You know that person. I won’t make you say their name, but you know exactly who I mean. Their name pops up on your calendar or phone, and your stomach drops a little. Every “quick chat” feels heavier than it should. You walk away not just thinking about the work but feeling responsible for how […]

You know what’s more exhausting than having too much to do? It’s the cognitive burnout that comes from having too many tabs open in your brain. As managers and leaders, you’re carrying more than most. Every direct report, every “Can I run this by you?”, every unresolved conversation becomes another open tab. Over time, those […]

My boys recently designed me a hat. It looks suspiciously like a certain well-known red one, except instead of its original slogan, it reads: Make Ally Fun Again. Apparently, I was fun at one point. Apparently, I am not anymore. Instead of feeling offended, I took it as a compliment. What they are really noticing […]

Let’s be honest: most managers dread giving feedback. It feels stressful. We worry about emotions boiling up or the conversation going sideways. And for many of us, the only model we have seen is the once or twice-a-year review, which can feel more like a hit list of everything that is wrong. But think about […]