but you CAN stop carrying them We all encounter it at some point in our lives. A parent who shuts down instead of reflecting.A leader who deflects instead of listening.A colleague who resists feedback but expects trust. It’s easy to label it as ego. Or immaturity. Or insecurity. And sometimes, those labels fit. But the…
What Psychological Safety Actually Feels Like We talk about psychological safety often. It shows up in policies, training modules, leadership language, and strategic plans. It’s become a goal—something organizations say they value. But less often do we stop and ask: What does it actually feel like to work in a psychologically safe environment? Not in…
When Baby Formula Is Locked Behind Glass Photo taken in an Alberta store. The sign reads “Baby Food.” Behind it, rows of infant formula sit locked behind glass. This is not unusual anymore. Many stores across Canada and the U.S. now lock up formula because it is frequently stolen and easily resold. From a retail…
Discussions about misogyny often focus on the harm experienced by women. That harm is real and significant. But there is another side to the conversation that deserves attention: the role men play in either sustaining or interrupting it. Misogyny does not exist only in extreme acts or openly hostile beliefs. More often it appears in…
We’re talking about work. Why not just show up, do your job, take your breaks, go home, and leave it there? Many people do exactly that. We call it work/life balance. And for some, it works. But is it fulfilling? We spend the majority of our waking adult lives at work. Showing up to complete…
There is a particular moment in conflict where something shifts. A tightening.A story about threat.A quick move toward control. In families, this might look like raised voices.In organizations, it might look like policy hardening.In leadership, it may show up as silence or authority used more forcefully. The moment itself is small.But what happens next determines…
