by Michelle Doerr | Jun 10, 2026 | Leadership, Outdoor, Wellness
How conservation leadership culture silences the experiences that sustain it Picture a campfire. Not as metaphor yet. Just the thing itself. Imagine a circle. Everyone is equally distant from the center, with no head of the table, no podium, and no raised platform....
by Michelle Doerr | Apr 22, 2025 | Leadership, Outdoor
Photo by Evgeni Tcherkasski on Unsplash One of my workshops, Cultural Competence & Humility, has been removed from certain places in response to political pressure to eliminate language associated with inclusion, identity, and systemic awareness. I know that the...
by Michelle Doerr | Oct 11, 2024 | Leadership, Outdoor
Conservation work often places individuals face-to-face with both nature’s beauty and its fury. In the aftermath of disasters like Hurricane Helene, Hurricane Milton, raging forest fires, or the ongoing bleaching of coral reefs, the pain and loss can feel...
by Michelle Doerr | Jun 21, 2024 | Leadership, Outdoor, Wellness
Hello, conservation community and leaders! Are you passionate about conservation and eager to stay updated on the latest insights, strategies, and tools to support your work? Look no further! My newsletter, ConserveConnect, is your go-to resource for valuable...
by Michelle Doerr | May 3, 2024 | Leadership, Outdoor, Wellness
I aim to support conservation efforts without dwelling on burnout, a term that, though valid, is often overused. The burnout discourse tends to spotlight individuals rather than address systemic workplace issues. Recognizing the widespread experience of burnout, I...
by Michelle Doerr | Apr 4, 2024 | Leadership, Outdoor, Wellness
Recently, my reflections have centered on the powerful concept of reciprocity—defined as the practice of exchanging things with others for mutual benefit. This principle holds profound significance, especially when considering our relationship with the Earth....
