“I arise in the morning torn between a desire to improve (or save) the world and a desire to enjoy (or savor) the world. This makes it hard to plan the day.” ― E. B. White

Review, analyze, share, & discuss data

• 2024 Status of Women & Girls in Minnesota (Women's Foundation of Minnesota)

• The Tallest Poppy (Women of Influence)

Sponsor and mentor current and aspiring women leaders

• Beyond Mentoring: Sponsorship for Rising Leaders (Women Leading Ed)

• Minnesota Association of School Administrators (MASA) Mentoring Program

Share your stories and seek out those of others, centering humanity, connection, and dignity

• UNESCO Story Circles Video

• University of Kentucky Story Circles How-To Guide

Engage in conversations to understand the strengths each individual brings to your organization

• The Dignity Index

• CliftonStrengths

Play an active role in the development and implementation of policies, systems, structures, and practices 

• Attend school board meetings

• Participate on school and district committees

Amplify the stories and voices of the amazing women in your organization

• Social media stories

• Website stories

• Presentations to school boards, leadership, students, and families

Engage in gratitude practices (*including for yourself!)

• Create a gratitude journal

• Participate in mindful moments

• Create a gratitude and/or affirmations jar

Celebrate personal and professional milestones and successes 

• Invite someone out for lunch, tea, or coffee

• Personal notes or emails

Connect across grade levels, departments, and organizations to learn and grow with others 

•  Minnesota NOW

• Unscripted Intelligence Podcast

Do the things you love! 

• Join a club

• Listen to live music

• Participate in self-care

• Dance

• Take a nap