These are notes from the inside — of leadership, of change, of staying whole in the face of systems that often ask us not to be. The Olive Pages is where care and clarity meet, one reflection at a time.
The Olive Pages
Fieldnotes on care, clarity and staying whole.
Toxic Leadership in Humanitarian Spaces
Harmful leadership practices erode trust and damage culture. This piece names toxic patterns and offers pathways toward accountability.
“Toxic leadership doesn’t just break trust — it breaks people.”
How Leaders Can Support the Humanitarian Reset
Systemic change can’t succeed without leaders who are willing to take responsibility. Here’s how to create meaningful impact during a reset.
“Leadership during the reset is about responsibility, not rescue.”
Leading Inside the Reset
Periods of systemic upheaval demand a different kind of leadership. Learn how to navigate instability without losing values or vision.
“The humanitarian reset isn’t a threat. It’s an invitation to lead differently.”
Rebuilding Cultures of Care After Organizational Rupture
When trust has been broken, the road back is long but possible. This article maps the steps to rebuilding integrity, care, and culture after harm.
“Care isn’t how you prevent harm. It’s how you respond when it’s already happened.”
Why Organizational Change Feels Like Grief
Restructures and role changes can trigger deep emotional responses. We unpack why change so often feels like loss — and how to navigate it with honesty and care.
“You’re not resisting change. You’re grieving what’s been taken.”
Moral Injury in Humanitarian Work
When our work forces us to act against our values, the harm runs deep. We look at moral injury, its warning signs, and what can be done to address it.
“Moral injury happens when our work violates our values…and no one names it.”