by Mary Henton | Aug 14, 2025 | DRC, Emotional Intelligence (EQ), Insight Into Action, Newsletters, Nyota Leadership Project, Women Who Lead
The current Nyota cohort recently completed the Project Management module of the Nyota curriculum. This module, like all six modules, is structured over four weeks. And, as happens throughout the entire Nyota program, participants grow in confidence as they strengthen...
by Mary Henton | Jan 24, 2025 | Decision-Making, Emotional Intelligence (EQ), Newsletters, Nyota Leadership Project, Women Who Lead
NYOTA graduates are doing remarkable things in their organizations and in Beni, DRC. They also have experience and wisdom that benefits people outside their immediate context. With that in mind, I asked NYOTA members what they would advise young women who are early in...
by Mary Henton | Apr 12, 2024 | Emotional Intelligence (EQ), Nyota Leadership Project, Women Who Lead
Navigating the intricacies of leadership expectations is sometimes like finding your way through a thick fog. In the dynamic world of for-impact organizations where passion meets purpose, understanding, managing, and communicating expectations is important for...
by Suzanne Bandy | Mar 20, 2024 | Decision-Making, Emotional Intelligence (EQ), Newsletters
Over the past few months, we have delved into Brené Brown’s insights on emotions as outlined in her book, Atlas of the Heart, with a specific emphasis on understanding their impact on women’s leadership. We’ve examined uncertainty and comparison. This...
by Suzanne Bandy | Feb 8, 2024 | Coaching, Emotional Intelligence (EQ), Newsletters, Women Who Lead
In January, we began to explore Brené Brown’s work on emotions as presented in her book Atlas of the Heart. Our focus is on emotions in relationship to leadership. Last month we looked at the impact of uncertainty on leadership. Today, we will look at comparison....
by Suzanne Bandy | Jan 11, 2024 | Coaching, Decision-Making, Emotional Intelligence (EQ)
Researcher and author Brené Brown, most known for her work on vulnerability and courage, digs into the realm of emotions in her latest book, Atlas of the Heart. There she explores and describes the experiences that, in her words, “Define what it means to be human.”...
