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....
by Michelle Doerr | Sep 18, 2023 | Leadership, Outdoor, Wellness
As I take a healing lens to my work, I am imagining the future of conservation. I believe we can bring more healing to our field by incorporating a new mindset, practices, and relationships into our work. Previously, I described three elements of a healthy mindset:...
by Michelle Doerr | Aug 26, 2023 | Leadership, Outdoor, Wellness
As I take a healing lens to my work, I am imagining the future of conservation. I believe we can bring more healing to our field by incorporating a new mindset, practices, and relationships into our work. In my previous post, I described three elements of a healthy...
by Michelle Doerr | Aug 10, 2023 | Leadership, Wellness
I’ve worked in the field of conservation my entire career. I started in several biologist positions with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources before moving to the archery industry and then building my own business. Over time, I noticed a gap in our field....
by Michelle Doerr | Jan 19, 2023 | Leadership, Wellness
In October of last year, the US Surgeon General issued their Framework for Workplace Mental Health & Well-Being. The framework makes sense to me because I desire to see workplaces that thrive (go beyond well-being). To move toward a thriving workplace,...
by Michelle Doerr | Sep 14, 2022 | Outdoor, Wellness
For the past two years, I have done extensive work on diversity and inclusion within the field of conservation, both internally and in action. I keep sensing extensive resistance to talking about power, privilege, and diversity. I also see and experience performative...
