There is no innovation and creativity without failure. Period.

When I look at narcissism through the vulnerability lens, I see the shame-based fear of being ordinary. I see the fear of never feeling extraordinary enough to be noticed, to be lovable, to belong, or to cultivate a sense of purpose.

Courage is telling our story, not being immune to criticism.

We have to be women we want our daughters to be.

Why, when we know that there's no such thing as perfect, do most of us spend an incredible amount of time and energy trying to be everything to everyone? Is it that we really admire perfection? No - the truth is that we are actually drawn to people who are real and down-to-earth. We love authenticity and we know that life is messy and imperfect.

You cannot shame or belittle people into changing their behaviors.

Shame corrodes the very part of us that believes we are capable of change.