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Use Your Brain to Avoid News Overload
Around a month ago, I decided to take a 2 week hiatus from the unrelenting barrage of negative news. Politics. War. Fires. It was too...

Irene Salter, PhD
Feb 247 min read
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Irene's impostor moment
I was at a neuroscience conference last week and experienced a big huge impostor moment. It was a networking reception. The glass of wine...

Irene Salter, PhD
Feb 109 min read
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How to talk about hard things
The six hardest things to talk about in the workplace. Politics. Religion. Sex. Money. Feedback. What’s going to happen if the boss...

Irene Salter, PhD
Dec 2, 202410 min read
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How to declutter your mind
Do you feel like you’re juggling too many balls? Me too. And same for LOTS of others. Today’s newsletter is here to help you decide which...

Irene Salter, PhD
Aug 30, 20249 min read
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Workplace intimidation, bullying, and negativity: "Not this day!"
Workplace intimidation, bullying, and negativity: "Not this day!"
Irene Salter
Apr 19, 20249 min read
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Houston, we have a problem... PART 2: 5 Strategies for Conscious Leadership!
As promised, I’m back with five strategies to reengage your frontal cortex when your neocortex and limbic system stop talking to one...
Irene Salter
Feb 15, 202410 min read
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How to Speak in Front of a Crowd without Dying (and more on emotional intelligence)
Welcome back to the Leader's Campfire! Sorry for the long absence but between flying to Barcelona to speak at a summit and driving to...
Irene Salter
Oct 6, 202310 min read
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Welcome to the Leader's Campfire!
Welcome to the first newsletter from the Leader's Campfire! This area is now much more than just a blog. It's access to all the free...
Irene Salter
Sep 8, 20239 min read
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How to Write a Book One Tiny Habit at a Time
I wanted to write a chapter of my book in May, but got super busy with the end of school. I intended to do it in June while on a cruise...
Irene Salter
Aug 18, 20236 min read
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Inside Public Service: How to play a long game
Between now and August 1st, I’m practicing what I preach by making space to be with the people I love most in the world. I have a...

Irene Salter, PhD
Jun 28, 20236 min read
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Inside Public Service: Managing competing interests
Between now and August 1st, I’m practicing what I preach by making space to be with the people I love most in the world. I have a...

Irene Salter, PhD
Jun 16, 20237 min read
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How to get good at impostor syndrome
Impostor syndrome. It sucks. In case you haven’t heard the term before, impostor syndrome is a fear of failure that manifests as extreme...

Irene Salter, PhD
May 16, 20238 min read
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What's the opposite of overwhelmed?
So many leaders right now are burnt out, tapped out, and strung out. Too much to do, too little time. Juggling too many things. Wearing...

Irene Salter, PhD
Apr 26, 20236 min read
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When Emotions Explode - Part 2
Last week, we dove into what emotions are and the importance of feeling feelings all the way through in Part 1 of When Emotions Explode....

Irene Salter, PhD
Apr 5, 20239 min read
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When Emotions Explode - Part 1
My husband, Jason, and I have had the same fight for 18 years. Who’s doing more dishes? I know. Dishes. Not a big deal and such a big...

Irene Salter, PhD
Mar 28, 20239 min read
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Are you stuck? The way out is scientific.
I just got off a call with someone who recently moved to a new town and felt stuck exploring career options in the new community. She had...

Irene Salter, PhD
Mar 7, 20234 min read
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The number one way leaders sabotage themselves
Imagine your car has a custom 25 gallon maximum capacity gas tank but someone sabotaged it to stop filling at 12 gallons. No matter what...

Irene Salter, PhD
Feb 18, 20237 min read
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What if going to work felt like going to Paris?
I remember when I received my first acceptance letter to graduate school. It felt like I had won the lottery. And the day I was offered a...

Irene Salter, PhD
Feb 1, 20239 min read
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The Hardest Part of a Hard Conversation
I was working with James (not his real name) last week who is the executive director and founder of a thriving nonprofit. The good news...

Irene Salter, PhD
Jan 11, 20236 min read
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Dear Holidays. I surrender.
There is so much associated with the holiday season in Western culture. Traditions. Expectations. Emotions. So. Many. Emotions. Here’s...

Irene Salter, PhD
Dec 13, 20225 min read
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