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Moving on from abuse
When I was in middle school, I read both Psalms and Proverbs every month.
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Aug 4, 20245 min read


Why you must start now
It’s hard to know how to innovate these days. Everything is a bit upside down.
Meg Bear
Aug 3, 20242 min read


Forming a venture investment thesis
One of the commitments I made to myself for Sabbatical was to invest time to craft a personal venture investment thesis.
Meg Bear
Jul 13, 20245 min read


Closing the Opportunity Gap
I graduated high school at 16, something that seemed completely normal to me at the time.
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Jun 15, 20244 min read


Admire out loud
There are so many amazing people – and so many things to admire.
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Jun 8, 20242 min read


Digital Everything
Attending TED after just finishing Kara's Burn Book had me reflecting on her comment that everything will be digital.
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Apr 29, 20241 min read


My crazy K-12 education experience
My interest and passion for learning and development (and opportunity gaps) is due to my own complex educational background.
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Apr 24, 20248 min read

Sabbatical bookclub Q1 2024
As part of my #Sabbatical #Growth goals I am sharing some of the learning-focused reading I’ve done. My Q4 2023 list is here.
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Apr 14, 20243 min read

Software Industry Post-ZIRP
As you all know I’ve been talking to a lot of people these days. I’m also reading a lot and I’m thinking even more.
Meg Bear
Apr 12, 20244 min read


Too confident
For as long as I can remember my stepdad would admonish me for being “too proud“.
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Apr 7, 20243 min read


Religion Disclaimer
Recovering from generational trauma is not for the faint of heart.
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Apr 5, 20242 min read

Being Wrong
It’s great to know stuff – knowledge is power and the benefits of crystallized intelligence are many,
Meg Bear
Mar 27, 20242 min read


Asynchronous relationship building
The other day I was asked a question that gave me pause. It’s one I’ve been asked a lot in my career but I think given my sabbatical I’m mor
Meg Bear
Mar 23, 20243 min read


Perspective taking is hard
When I was in high school I spent summers with my dad in the bay area and school year in Arizona.
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Feb 29, 20242 min read


Experiential Unlearning
As I wrap up my first #SabbaticalGoals quarter (Q4) and lean into planning for the second (Q1) I am looking forward to new experiences
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Dec 29, 20234 min read


What I'm reading
As part of my #Growth goal, I’m reading a lot.
Meg Bear
Nov 29, 20232 min read


Word for 2024: Expansive
I promised to share my sabbatical goals and I realized I wanted to ground with a word so I’m creating my 2024 word early.
Meg Bear
Oct 29, 20232 min read

What does it mean to be an Ally
Just wrapped up my very first Lesbians who tech and alliesSummit and it was everything I was hoping it would be and a bit more.
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Oct 21, 20232 min read


Strong Women
I’ve been reflecting on origin stories — both the ones that we tell and the ones that we don’t [yet].
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Jul 29, 20231 min read


Turning 29 at HR Connect Tokyo
This past week, I was fortunate enough to join many of my colleagues for HR Connect in Tokyo (on my 29th birthday no less – a fabulous gift)
Meg Bear
Jul 18, 20232 min read
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