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Menopause and the Cost of Silence

Personal issues intersect with work. Learning how to talk about them with respect and understanding is the heart of leadership. “I think that menopause is a human issue. One set of humans experiences it, and it just seems incredibly important that all the humans “get it.”

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Do You “Need” Chaos To Thrive?

Do you feel comfortable in chaos? If you keep moving all the time, it can be easier to avoid feeling uncomfortable feelings. Today’s podcast and newsletter are all about how to stop running, and settle. It’s such a valuable skill (and very challenging for me, I must admit!)

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When Asking For What You Need At Work Threatens Power

To change work for the better we need to change systems, and often those who hold power don’t want to change systems. Asking for what you need can threaten power. This week, I wrote you a newsletter about how some of the world’s leading scholars are thinking about speaking truth to power. It’s what I gleaned from the amazing Thinkers50 gala in London this week.

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Morra interviewed by Forbes India

Morra was recently interviewed by Forbes India. Morra and Forbes spoke about how real leaders need to be vulnerable, authentic and skilled at driving their teams through challenging times.

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What's Your Money Story?

Money. I can’t think of another vehicle into which we embed so much of our self-worth, personal history, fears, and hopes and dreams. For a lot of us, money is a story we tell ourselves, because our emotions are so entrenched in how we feel about it. And how we feel about money can become more influential in decision making than the actual dollars and cents

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HBR: Navigating Mental Health in a Multigenerational Workplace

Today’s workers increasingly expect their employer to play a role in improving mental health. But with five different generations coming together in the workplace, who were all raised with different expectations about how to talk about mental health challenges at work, it’s no wonder that it’s a tricky topic for managers to navigate.

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Do I need coaching, therapy, or both?

Coaching, therapy, or both? We have more options than ever to explore our psychology, and “personal growth” is a hot topic in leadership circles. But what’s the difference between coaching and therapy? I discuss with Dr. Chris Bittinger - who has personally benefited from psychotherapy but practices now as a coach.

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Mood, Food, and Mental Health

Click through for everything you need to know about mood, food, and mental health. Kimberley Wilson was a finalist on The Great British Baking Show. But she's also a psychologist, nutritionist, and leading educator on the connection between what we need to eat for optimal brain and mental health.

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Retail Workers and Mental Health

What about the mental health of retail workers? It's not something that's often talked about, and retail work is among the most demanding or jobs. Meet Anthony Sartori, who is trying to help retail works build connection, community, and better wellbeing on the job.

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Fill In The Expectations Gap

When it comes to creating clarity, there are no dumb questions! I like to make sure I know “What, how, and when” for each assignment I take on. What does the work look like? How is it delivered, and when? Read on for advice on closing the expectations gap from me and Devin Lintzenich, Chief Attorney Talent Officer at Bass, Berry & Sims.

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