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Leading Legends: Female Superintendents Breaking Barriers with Purpose and Power



Sympathy, Empathy, and Compassion
“Empathy, defined as the ability to understand and share the feelings of others..."

Dr. Cindy Petersen
Sep 9, 20242 min read


Life is Messy
In Bold Brilliance I write about my messy beautiful life in a highlight reel and under the editors constraint of a given number of words.

Dr. Cindy Petersen
Sep 2, 20242 min read


Leaders and the Power of Story
As leaders, when we weave personal stories of our leadership journey with our authentic voice we build connections and deepen trust.

Dr. Cindy Petersen
Aug 26, 20242 min read


Meaning Making
Meaning making leaders co-create mission and vision and share it widely through story and the alignment of our work and resources.

Dr. Cindy Petersen
Aug 19, 20242 min read


Why Mindset Matters
Our mindset is what influences how we choose to behave and what actions we take. Our mindset also influences the effectiveness of our action

Dr. Cindy Petersen
Aug 12, 20242 min read


Organizational Culture and Norms
Our norms are closely linked to our values. Every organization and every team has norms.

Dr. Cindy Petersen
Aug 5, 20241 min read
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