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Rest & Return: Weekly Reminders to Pause, Reflect, and Just Be

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“What is she running against? The belief that only men, preferably white men, preferably white men with certain credentials and money, are allowed to be the inspiring, authoritative, wise ones. And that the old status quo-- a diehard societal hierarchical structure-- is worth dying for because even though it offered them no real, actual benefits, at least they had some kind of perceived power over some others, and so someone they could look down upon.”

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“People often tell me, "you're not a manager, it's not your job, don't do it." Or "Stay within your pay grade". There are leaders who don't create impact however there are individuals that do. Your role does not add value to your team if you dont create impact, use your influence or shape culture. Titles create weight on paper, but your influence creates weight over people. People first, position”