When we fail to set boundaries and hold people accountable, we feel used and mistreated. This is why we sometimes attack who they are, which is far more hurtful than addressing a behavior or a choice.

I only share when I have no unmet needs that I'm trying to fill. I firmly believe that being vulnerable with a larger audience is only a good idea if the healing is tied to the sharing, not to the expectations I might have for the response I get.

Cool is the emotional straightjacket. It makes us less available for connection which makes us less equipped for leadership roles.

That's really part of being a grounded theory researcher - putting names to concepts and experiences that people have.

There are infinite numbers of do overs for your teen girls.

If we can’t stand up to the never good enough and who do you think you are? we can’t move forward.

Courage originally meant "To speak one's mind by telling all one's heart