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Burn the hats
Why work-life integration beats work-life balance for mothers in leadership
Mar 10 • Sarah A McLean
Poop dreams
On the fear of opening my mouth
Mar 5 • Sarah A McLean
The children are watching
Why being an imperfect mother makes me a better role model
Feb 24 • Sarah A McLean
I'm not your mom
A boss and a mom are not the same. And sometimes I have to remind myself of this as much as I remind others.
Jan 28 • Sarah A McLean
When childcare became essential infrastructure
It was never impossible. It was a question of priorities.
Jan 26 • Sarah A McLean
When equity feels like loss
Redistributing invisible labor--at home and at work
Jan 25 • Sarah A McLean
The faculty wife
What happens when unpaid labor stops being free
Jan 24 • Sarah A McLean
The dragonfly
On incremental change, unseen helpers, and growing wings
Jan 22 • Sarah A McLean
Missing the mask
On boundaries, emotional labor, and keeping something for myself
Jan 21 • Sarah A McLean
Keeping the dove
My son says my peace emoji 🕊️means "RIP." I'm keeping it anyway. Here's why.
Jan 8 • Sarah A McLean
Who should I be reading?
My bookshelf revealed a gap. Help me fill it.
Jan 6 • Sarah A McLean
Why I write for mothers in leadership
I couldn't find my people, so I'm gathering them
Jan 1 • Sarah A McLean
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