Author: Tanita Gilbert Alexander
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Feeling Burned Out at Work and in Life? It’s Okay to Not Be Okay
Are you the one who always holds it together? Always stepping up when others fall short?If you’re exhausted from constantly being the strong one—at work, in your family, or in your community—this is for you. I’ve lived most of my adult life in a state of doing what had to be done.When coworkers quit, I…
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What Keeps You Going When You Want to Give Up?
There have been seasons in my life when giving up felt easier than moving forward. I’ve been physically, emotionally, and spiritually exhausted. I had an engineering degree, but at times no engineering job. I had a baby girl, but at times no steady income. I had big dreams, but life continued to hand me detours:…
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Declaring Freedom
Redefining My Independence Every July 4th, we celebrate the bold act of declaring freedom. But lately, I’ve been thinking about a different kind of declaration—one that doesn’t come with fireworks or parades, but with clarity, courage, and quiet confidence. I’m declaring my independence—again. Not from a nation, but from narrow definitions of success. Not from…
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Leading by Example — and Letting Go
When I think about my leadership style, I realize that it has been shaped by years of trial, error, and self-reflection. Early in my career I thought that having a degree or a title that made me a manager, and that being a manager made me a leader. But what I came to realize is…
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Celebrate the Power of Women!
The Future Is Female: Tremendous amounts of talent are lost to our society just because that talent wears a skirt. Shirley Chisholm To say that the Future is Female isn’t to say that males are disappearing from the scene. It is a declaration . The phrase “The Future Is Female” has been gaining momentum with each…
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Embracing the Power of Perspective: The Choice to Define Our Experiences
In this journey that we call life, pivotal moments arise that test our resolve, challenge our perceptions, and cause us to question ourselves. I believe it’s our answers in these moments that ultimately determine how we quantify the quality of our lives. Life really is a matter of the sum total of many moments and…
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Breaking the Mold – The Resilient Journey of Women in STEM
In a world that constantly evolves through innovation, the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) stand at the forefront of this transformation. Yet, amidst this progress, a stark underrepresentation persists—a lingering echo of historical gender biases. As we celebrate Women’s History Month, it’s important to spotlight the courageous women in STEM who not…
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Discovering Leadership in the Flight of an Eagle
One day, deep in thought about my own leadership abilities, I found myself questioning the essence of true leadership. It’s a common misconception that titles confer leadership, but what truly distinguishes an effective leader? What traits compel others to follow? Is it their calmness amid chaos, or their ability to find the right answers and…
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Unleashing Our Inner Strength: A Call to Focus and Empowerment
Inside of every one of us lies the incredible power of creation. The very life that we are living today is the result of the thoughts and emotions (energy in motion) that we have held. Created in the image of God, we have been given the gift of Creation. How are you using that gift?…
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Unwritten Paths: My Journey from Silence to Symphony
One of the reasons that I joined Toastmasters was to improve my leadership and communication skills. Growing up, I was a shy, quiet, introvert. I had no siblings, so I spent a lot of time alone. I developed a habit for keeping my thoughts to myself. I got so good at it that it morphed…
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