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Stop Calling Grown Women “Kiddo” I am 55 years old. I’ve worked since I was 16. I spent 34 years in education, most of them in leadership roles. I’ve presented in rooms filled with thousands of people. I’ve earned a doctorate. I’ve been published. I’ve led districts, built programs, managed teams, and navigated crises. Across my entire career (from my twenties to this very day), men I have worked for and alongside have called me “kiddo.” Not once. Not occasionally. Consistent

The Line Between Friendship and Relationships in Leadership The Human Side of Leadership Leadership is inherently relational. We spend more waking hours with our colleagues Monday through Friday than we often do with our own families. These shared hours naturally build familiarity, shared humor, and trust; the ingredients of connection. Leaders must balance connection with clarity. There is a critical difference between knowing your staff and being part of their emotional bei

In every thriving organization, there’s a common thread: employees feel seen, valued, and inspired. And at the heart of that feeling?...