In my last post, I introduced a model that helps us think through why we resist changing our behavior even when we want to act differently. Using the example of my goal to send my book proposal to literary agents, I described the individual factors that are getting in my way. Here, I want to […]
Why is change hard? Removing the barriers secretly sabotaging your goals. Read More »
Most of us started 2022 with some kind of change in mind. From personal health to political action, we set out to do something to make life better. By now, we likely learned that change was harder than we expected. So, I thought it might be a good time to share one of my favorite
Resisting Change? Here’s the 1st Step to Diagnosing the Problem. Read More »
As a public leadership coach, I work with many public administrators, political candidates, and elected leaders who question if they are making a difference in their roles, if the impact they have is worth the stress, and whether it’s time to walk away. Stay or Go? This summer, a survey of 850 election officials in
How to address your public service burnout Read More »
Every woman running in state and local elections will have a different electoral experience than her male colleagues. Women candidates face double standards upheld by voters, donors, competitors, and the media. These biases may be unconscious, but until we name it, we can’t change it. This series will be an effort to identify problems and
“I just don’t like her vibe” – and other ways we undermine women candidates Read More »
