Being a mother has been one of the absolute biggest blessings in my life, and has also been the one of the greatest teachers in my life. I thought it fitting, as my oldest moves into her college dorm, that I reflect and offer you 10 lessons that motherhood has taught me. And while I don't live in regret, there are some moments that if I could do it again, I would do it a little differently. If you're not a parent, for what it's worth, I've found many (if not all) the lessons I've learned in parenting, often parallel to leadership. It's one thing to manage, dictate, and delegate... it's an entirely different challenge and opportunity to listen, draw out gifts, guide and empower. I've failed forward more times than I can count... and I can say that all my children have all their limbs and are pretty well-adjusted so we're calling that a win ;) I hope this serves as a point of reflection and a hug if you're watching your babes grow up just a bit too quickly.