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Naked
Personal Essays & Reflections, Leadership Kate Sjostrand 7/22/26 Personal Essays & Reflections, Leadership Kate Sjostrand 7/22/26

Naked

Why is it easier for us to get naked than it is to tell someone how we actually feel? Somewhere along the way, we've convinced ourselves that exposing our hearts is more dangerous than exposing our bodies. Maybe it's time we started having the hard conversations before we need a bottle of whiskey to find the courage.

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The Cost of Saying No
The System is Broken, Leadership Kate Sjostrand 6/23/26 The System is Broken, Leadership Kate Sjostrand 6/23/26

The Cost of Saying No

Sometimes leadership isn't about saying yes. Sometimes it's about standing in a room full of people who have already committed themselves to a mistake and having the courage to say no. Not because it's popular. Not because it's politically advantageous. Because it’s the right thing to do.

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The Bravest Thing I Haven’t Done
Leadership, Personal Essays & Reflections, Writing Life Kate Sjostrand 6/12/26 Leadership, Personal Essays & Reflections, Writing Life Kate Sjostrand 6/12/26

The Bravest Thing I Haven’t Done

For twenty-five years, I've fought battles at work, protected my team, challenged bad decisions, and pushed back against corporate nonsense. But lately I've realized something uncomfortable: the bravest thing I may ever do isn't standing my ground. It might be walking away.

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Rolling Forward
Personal Essays & Reflections Kate Sjostrand 4/13/26 Personal Essays & Reflections Kate Sjostrand 4/13/26

Rolling Forward

What started as a quiet curiosity turned into something louder, something undeniable. A cold morning ride, a nervous first step into a new world, and a reminder that it’s never too late to chase the things that have always called your name.

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