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welcome to the /rōoted/ leader by dimple dhabalia

insights and practices for systemic change through moral courage, collective care, and sustainable service for meeting today's complex challenges

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pivoting without a blueprint

the /rōoted/ leader #25 - on trusting yourself, finding purpose, and allowing for recovery

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how leading with hopeful action can transform moral injury into meaningful change

the /rōoted/ leader #24 - on defiance, courage, and integrity in leadership

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a pause for tending—an open letter to my community

on stepping back to rest, listen, and realign my creative practice

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what comes next requires moral imagination

the /rōoted/ leader # 23 - on forest wisdom, moving beyond empathy, and finding a new path forward

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