Hi there,   It's that time of year - tea season! And we're brewing some exciting new things that'll be ready to share soon!!   So, keep your eyes out - especially on November 6th for what's next.   In the meantime, I'd love to hear what you've got going on? Send me an email, tell me what you're excited for this fall (and if you're not particularly excited right now, that's fine too, I welcome you just as you are because I'm all for keepin' it real).   Be well, Ariana Friedlan

Why shifting from reactivity to responsiveness is non-negotiable “My boss really needs to get better at identifying his triggers.” That’s...

I’ve seen this time and time again—whether it’s working with librarians, coaching leaders, or even parenting my own daughter: who  the feedback comes from can be just as important as how  it’s delivered. Me playing piano at 3 years old. Take, for example, when I first led the assertiveness training for library staff. The manager wanted their team to set clearer boundaries with patrons and with each other. They wanted to avoid burnout or tense situations escalating. And while

Recently, I found myself observing a familiar scene—parents and children navigating big emotions in the wild. And in witnessing this...