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Racism in Leadership Development
Leadership development is a multi-billion-dollar industry—but too often, it rests on foundations that exclude. From the legacy of eugenics to the enduring influence of “ideal leader” archetypes rooted in whiteness, many leadership frameworks quietly reinforce systemic racism.
Trisha Swed
Jun 125 min read


Perfection Is Not the Point: What a Silent Retreat at Kripalu Taught Me About Leadership, Stillness, and the Nervous System
This year for my birthday I didn’t throw a party. I didn’t plan a trip with friends or post a carousel of reflections on social media. ...
Trisha Swed
May 205 min read


What Honey Season is Teaching Me About Leadership, Risk, and Letting Go
What do bees know about leadership that most people don’t? One year. That’s how long I waited for this moment—the first honey harvest...
Trisha Swed
May 96 min read


Leadership Against the Tide: How Community-Rooted Development Can Defend Democracy
The rising tide of fascism in the United States isn’t just a theoretical threat. It’s visible in everyday headlines: school boards...
Trisha Swed
Apr 175 min read
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