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Bring to mind someone you consider to be an exceptional mentor. It may be easy to describe their character or personality (e.g....

It’s been nearly 8 years since I renewed the photo wall in my house. As I put new pictures into old frames this weekend, I realized that...

The Leaders' Playground podcast with yours truly is LIVE! Find it on Apple, Spotify, YouTube, Amazon, at https://www.irenesalter.com/podc...

Every year around this time I reflect on my touchstone word of the year, and create a new one. Last year was “weaver”. This year will be…...

Welcome back to the Leader's Campfire! Sorry for the long absence but between flying to Barcelona to speak at a summit and driving to...

Between now and August 1st, I’m practicing what I preach by making space to be with the people I love most in the world. I have a...

Impostor syndrome. It sucks. In case you haven’t heard the term before, impostor syndrome is a fear of failure that manifests as extreme...

My husband, Jason, and I have had the same fight for 18 years. Who’s doing more dishes? I know. Dishes. Not a big deal and such a big...

I was working with James (not his real name) last week who is the executive director and founder of a thriving nonprofit. The good news...

Today I’d like to share something that you can turn into a superpower. It’s a goal setting strategy that may change your life. I don't...

Rejection. It’s a part of life and often a necessity if we want to make our way forward in this world. For instance, last spring, I was...

We just had the inaugural meeting of the Collective Wisdom Mastermind group. OMG. I am just blown away by this incredible group of...

I was asking a client today when the last time she felt the most alive. When had she last jumped out of bed with enthusiasm, excited...

My purpose is to encourage the light within leaders to shine brighter. Yet, for so many of us, the feedback and evaluation process does...

Since October, I’ve been engaged in a mini-research project trying to understand the needs of the leaders I serve. I had a hunch that...

As educators nationwide limp towards the finish line of the most disruptive school year in living memory, educational leaders face a...

So... I'm starting a book club. If you are a curious, daring adventurer looking for a warm, safe tavern on a long, drizzly, lonely road,...

Rather than setting a goal, vision board, or New Years resolution, consider choosing a single word to serve as a guidepost for 2021. This...

In science - as in all fields - writing is not just a way to communicate what was learned, it is an essential tool for developing and...