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Who are you watching?
On the mother mentor gap — and what we're going to do about it
Feb 26 • Sarah A McLean
The children are watching
Why being an imperfect mother makes me a better role model
Feb 24 • Sarah A McLean
Let us plant dates
On creation, hope and leading with love for what we may never see
Feb 19 • Sarah A McLean
"The opposite of war isn't peace... it's creation"
Keeping creativity (and a bougainvillea) alive in winter
Feb 17 • 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
The faculty wife
What happens when unpaid labor stops being free
Jan 24 • 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
Room to breathe
Three women. Ten weeks. One small group where you can wear all your hats.
Dec 22, 2025 • Sarah A McLean
Front of house, back of house
On imposter syndrome, leadership vulnerability, and everybody's hidden doubts
Dec 4, 2025 • Sarah A McLean
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