When professionals tell me they want to be “more confident,” I usually give an answer that catches them off guard. “I have no interest in helping you feel confident,” I say. “None whatsoever.” That ...

Let’s be honest, confidence is a shapeshifter. Some days, it shows up in a good hair moment or your favorite dress. Other days, it’s nowhere to be found even when your closet is full. You stand there, ...

In my thousands of hours of conversations with leaders, I discovered that we share a common belief: that our confidence will arrive once we receive a certain title or status. We think we will finally ...

This week, a thoughtful reader named Jenn wrote in to my Substack newsletter with a compelling question. Here’s her story in her own words, lightly edited for clarity and length: I have four friends ...

Putting our children first is a natural human inclination. But when we model this behavior, not just with them, but with others as well, what’s the trickle-down message? Should they too put others ...