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I'm honored to have been chosen as a 2026 Woman of Influence. It's humbling to be recognized for the things in my career and professional conduct that matter most.

It was my pleasure to appear on the Gov Comm Collective podcast with host, Hannah Elizabeth, to talk about empathy in leadership. So often, empathy can be seen as a weakness or a less important soft skill. I would argue that being an empathetic leader and a deep listener may be one of your most important superpowers.

One of the big things on my list this year is to continue working on my books. While primarily a children's book author, I am currently writing a communications management book titled "Management by Chocolate." The following is a sneak peek at the introduction. I want to whet your appetite by giving you regular tastes of the book before publication. So sit back, have a chocolate, and let me now what you think of this tasty approach to teambuilding, leadership, and building re

Training does not equal expertise. I repeat. Training does NOT equal expertise. As managers, we often make significant errors by sending team members to train for new skills and assuming they will immediately possess the expertise to tackle technical problems or complex issues. When they struggle, we may question their abilities, knowledge, or dedication. For many, training introduces new knowledge and concepts. Achieving expertise requires time and the application of what ha