How long have you been sitting on the fence?


Hi there,

I want to ask you something… and I want you to really sit with it.

How long have you been sitting on the fence?

Not just thinking about something…
But going back and forth.
“I’m going to do it… maybe not.”
“Should I? Shouldn’t I?”
“Let me ask one more person…”

How long?

And more importantly…

What is it costing you?

Not just what you can see.
But what you can’t see yet.

The opportunities.
The growth.
The version of you that’s waiting on the other side of that decision.

I had a conversation recently with a woman who has been sitting on a decision for years.

Her husband passed away, and she’s been trying to figure out whether to move herself and her five children to a place where they have support, community, and family.

Years.

Not because she doesn’t know what’s possible…
But because she’s been asking:

“What if it’s the wrong decision?”

And I told her something I want to share with you:

The right decision is the one you choose.

Because once you choose it…
you move with it, you learn from it, you grow through it.

But when you stay on the fence?

You pay a different price.

I curated a similar experience for the SHRM Broward members.

P.S. If you know a woman who might benefit from this kind of space, feel free to share this email with her. Sometimes the right invitation arrives at exactly the right time.

“When someone tells me "no," it doesn't mean I can't do it, it simply means I can't do it with them.”
Karen E. Quinones Miller

Stay Significant,

Dr. Dale

Dale Reports | Be Significantly Seen.

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Dr. Dale Laing-Hall is a distinguished human resources executive, emotional intelligence advocate, and award-winning author dedicated to reshaping leadership through the lens of empathy and inclusion. With over 17 years of experience guiding organizations, Dr. Dale helps leaders and teams cultivate emotionally intelligent cultures where people thrive not just perform. As Founder of Dale Reports, LLC, her work spans executive coaching, HR consulting, and leadership development with a signature focus on transforming workplace culture from the inside out. Her research-backed strategies equip organizations to boost engagement, reduce burnout, and foster psychological safety. She is the author of Dale Reports: Emotions & You and co-author of Women Living Fearlessly, and has received multiple global honors, including the Women Changing the World Awards. Holding a Doctorate in Business Administration with a focus on Social Impact Management and Emotional Intelligence, along with a Master’s in Human Resource Management, Dr. Dale bridges the gap between head and heart in the workplace. Her mission is clear: to empower leaders with the emotional clarity and courage to build inclusive, high-performing workplaces where every voice is valued and every person feels significantly seen because leadership is human work, and emotional intelligence is not optional, it’s essential.

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