
Not Your Dad’s Leadership Blog
Follow along for insights, reflections, tips and tools I’ve learned on my journey from workplace trauma and burnout to Feminine Leadership Coach, Self-Love Coach, and Energy Healer
(and also musings on being a millennial woman in this day and age. ☺️)
A Blog By Lindsey Maza, Founder of The Self-Love Knowing + the Not Your Dad’s Leadership Movement

Feminine Principle #8: Respect Your Energy Levels + Lead without Burning Out
Ever feel like you're running on fumes, but you keep pushing yourself because, well, that’s what “good leaders” do, right? Wrong. Respecting your energy levels is one of the most important things you can do, not just for yourself, but for your leadership.

Feminine Principle #7: Cope With Your Emotions + Lead With Compassion
Handling emotions with kindness isn’t just about being nice, it’s about fostering a work culture where everyone feels understood and valued. It’s about taking a moment to breathe, be gentle with yourself, and lead with a heart full of understanding.

Feminine Principle #6: Feel Your Success + Embrace Your Value
Many women struggle with this feeling that celebrating themselves might come off as bragging or being unworthy. But here's the truth: acknowledging and celebrating your achievements is essential for your growth and joy as a leader!

Feminine Principle #5: Discover the Joy in Leadership + Lead with Purpose
Do you ever find yourself so focused on the end goals that you forget to enjoy the practice of leading?
It's easy to get caught up in the daily grind of achieving targets and meeting deadlines, but there's immense value in finding joy in the act of leading itself!

Feminine Principle #4: Challenge Your Inner Critic + Embrace Self-Compassion
Starting your leadership journey can be daunting, especially with that persistent inner critic whispering doubts and highlighting your perceived flaws. It's easy to feel overwhelmed and question your capabilities.
However, challenging this inner critic is crucial for your growth as a leader.

Feminine Principle #3: Make Peace with Mistakes + Embrace Growth
Do you find yourself replaying your mistakes over and over, feeling like you should have done things differently?

Feminine Principle #2: Honor Your Inner Voice + Lead with Confidence
It’s just another Tuesday and you're in a crucial meeting. While all the data points to one decision, your gut is nudging you in a different direction. You hesitate, feeling the internal conflict between logic and intuition. Sound familiar?
This scenario is all too common for leaders, yet embracing your inner voice can transform your leadership practice.

Feminine Principle #1: Reject Traditional Leadership Mentality + Embrace a New Way of Leading
In today's fast-paced world, we're constantly bombarded with messages to do more, be more, and achieve more. It's no wonder that traditional leadership models, which prioritize relentless hustle over humanity, are starting to feel outdated and toxic. It’s time we abandon these old-school leadership mentalities. Instead, let's embrace a leadership style that values authenticity, empathy, and balance.

The 10 Principles for Practicing Feminine Leadership
What if we could take Intuitive Eating principles and reimagine them for our leadership journey? In a world where we are obsessed with productivity, “success”, and hierarchy, these feminine leadership principles can be a breath of fresh air in the world of work, career, and leading.

Self-Acceptance: Your Path to Authentic Leadership
In the world of leadership, being true to ourselves is the ultimate power move. But let's face it, embracing self-acceptance isn't always easy. It's a journey—one that's essential for aligning with our authenticity as leaders.
But what does it truly mean to embrace self-acceptance, and why is it crucial for authentic leadership?