We’ve all had moments in our careers where the line between professional collaboration and personal relationships becomes blurry. Sometimes, what starts as a fun, casual venture devolves into frustration and disappointment. Today, I want to share a story that illustrates this challenge, especiall...

Why I Believe in Communities of Practice I’ve always valued Communities of Practice (CoPs). They offer space to connect, reflect, learn, teach, and exchange ideas with others in similar roles. In most organizations I’ve joined, I’ve often been the one to start or revive a CoP—even when others sho...

There’s something uniquely destabilizing about realizing that the very structures meant to keep you safe—don’t. This story isn’t just about one bad actor or one uncomfortable moment. It’s about two compounding failures of psychological safety—both in the team and in the system.