There’s a myth that some people are simply “calm people” and others aren’t, as though serenity and harmony are not attributes that can be cultivated. Peace is not something you’re born with or without.

Starting a new school year hits upon a deeply human feeling – the ache and thrill of starting something new. You’re standing at a threshold, about to walk into something you’ve never done before.

Empathy tax is the invisible toll that women leaders pay for being the ones that steady others. It’s unseen, necessary work that is almost never included in the job description. And with growing uncertainty around AI and the shifting nature of white collar work, the need for empathetic leaders to navigate employees through uncertainty has only grown.

It all begins with choice