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Checking our privilege

Words can mean different things in different contexts. Privilege is one of those words.

On belonging

We humans - even diplomats - can hustle to feel like we belong and to feel worthy. Let's talk about that.

My resilience reset

A whole lot of life has happened for us in 2020 and 2021. We need to process it in our way.

Say what you mean. Mean what you say.

Stop being diplomatic. Sometimes you actually need to say what you mean and mean what you say.

Why are you so scared?

Why are you scared of not pleasing people? When did you become so scared? What would you do if you weren't scared?

Love and diplomacy

We love what we do, but we don't do it alone. We bring our significant others and our families along for the ride - or not.

On our inner critics

Our inner critics can be horrible to us. We live with them all the time. Let me introduce you to mine, Joe.

Can you ever say 'no'?

Nancy Reagan had it right. We just need to say no. But can you ever say no?

Are you a resilient diplomat?

Many of us mid-career diplomats are no longer resilient. We're broken.

Are you using social media, or is it using you?

For diplomats, social media is a powerful tool for connection. Using it can feel like connection, but it is not connection.

Are you a lonely diplomat, too?

Loneliness is not only experienced by old people. Chances are you're lonely, too.