Don't Settle! For more than two decades I took the posture of student, intentionally leaning in to learn and glean from wise leaders in my life. Some welcomed this and quickly put me to work with opportunities and responsibilities that helped grow and mature me. Others were put off by my interest and inquisitive nature. A few along the way seemed to feel tasked with keeping me "in my place" and they were quite good at belittling and overlooking me. To be fair, I learned as much from the later as the former. The later taught me who I didn't want to be while the former taught me, showed me, really, who I wanted to become. Oh, I thank God for them all!! Each experience has held value! Despite the cold shoulder received in various settings, I saw opportunity to develop and share what God had placed within me. So, I worked, collaborated, served, taught, filled-in, and waited for those in charge to open the glass ceiling. It was discouraging and disheartening at times, and