energy stewardship

"The opposite of war isn't peace... it's creation"

Keeping creativity (and a bougainvillea) alive in winter

Feb 17 • Sarah A McLean

Quiet is not the same as dead

What a hermit crab taught me about the messy middle of transition

Feb 10 • Sarah A McLean

Take more showers

My best leadership doesn't come from pushing harder

Feb 5 • 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

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

Why I write for mothers in leadership

I couldn't find my people, so I'm gathering them

Jan 1 • Sarah A McLean

Room to breathe

Three women. Ten weeks. One small group where you can wear all your hats.

Dec 22, 2025 • Sarah A McLean

30 pairs of underwear

And other laundry (and life) hacks

Dec 18, 2025 • Sarah A McLean

My #1 life hack

The voice memo trick that changed how I write everything

Dec 16, 2025 • Sarah A McLean

Every no creates space for a better yes

Dec 10, 2025 • Sarah A McLean

Always park facing downhill

A metaphor for ADHD parenting, morning routines, and setting up for success

Dec 2, 2025 • Sarah A McLean

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