For Others

Jana Rugg • May 27, 2026

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What's the point of a seat at the table if you're the only one sitting at it?


We talk a lot about breaking in — breaking ceilings, barriers, into industries, into rooms. Less often do we talk about what happens once we're inside.



Real leadership isn't measured by the door you walked through. It's measured by how long you hold it open behind you.

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