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Inherited Leadership: How Each Generation Redefines What It Means to Lead
Leadership isn’t static — it’s inherited, adapted, and reimagined with each generation. Explore how modern leaders, especially women, are reshaping what leadership looks like by redefining influence, rewriting expectations, and teaching through example.
Tammy Mifflin, MBA, CPRW, CDCS
Oct 214 min read


Stop Workplace Drama with Gray Rocking
Workplace drama can drain your energy and focus. Learn how gray rocking—a simple, neutral communication strategy—helps you stay professional, calm, and in control.
Tammy Mifflin, MBA, CPRW, CDCS
Sep 163 min read


A Lesson from the Tabbed Binder
Ever get frustrated when someone completes a task differently than you would, but still gets it right? In this post, I explore how rigid thinking around “the right way” can stifle productivity. From binder tabs to childhood songs about visiting Grandma, I reflect on how flexibility in the workplace can lead to better outcomes—and fewer unnecessary steps. Because sometimes, the journey matters less than the destination.
Tammy Mifflin, MBA, CPRW, CDCS
Jul 13 min read


The First to Unmute: What Your Breakout Room Behavior Reveals About Your Leadership DNA
In “The First to Unmute: What Your Breakout Room Behavior Reveals About Your Leadership DNA,” I dive into those split-second choices we make when the mic icon lights up. Are you the bold colleague who jumps in first, setting the tone for collaboration? Or do you hang back, listening intently before you speak? These small cues—scrolling your phone, nursing your coffee, hovering over “unmute,” or quietly observing—offer a window into how you lead, influence, and connect in a di
Tammy Mifflin, MBA, CPRW, CDCS
Jun 104 min read


What’s Next? How to Identify the Right Career Move for You
Feeling stuck in your career? In this issue of The Leading Light, we explore five transformative questions to help you navigate uncertainty, realign with your purpose, and determine your next best move. Whether you're seeking growth, security, or deeper meaning in your work, this article offers insight, clarity, and a reminder that you don’t have to figure it out alone.
Tammy Mifflin, MBA, CPRW, CDCS
May 63 min read
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