I'm fulfilling a dream: Designing a course for first-time managers!

First-time managers are in a unique point in their careers and they often don’t have the space to craft their leadership style and learn frameworks for effective conversations. This Online News Association course happening August 2026 takes participants through all that and more! Cost is $399 for ONA members and $499 for non-members.

Leaders and managers, Personal reflections, Newsroom cultureKathy LuJune 29, 20262026, leadership, workshop

What’s on my mind? See these 5 LinkedIn posts from 2024

Here’s my own LinkedIn Wrapped 2024 to revisit some of my favorite learnings and posts, from being an optimist, to managing imposter syndrome, to changing systems.

Personal reflections, Equity and valueKathy LuJanuary 2, 2025leadership, linkedin, diversity, dei

Don't be quiet about taking on more job responsibilities. Here's how

In my 20-plus years in journalism, I have taken on plenty of extra responsibilities without extra pay or a title change. I have asked for a raise because of it and been denied.

But just because it has happened does not mean it should continue.

Career adviceKathy LuMarch 27, 2023career, advice, leadership, promotion

For Nieman Lab predictions: We need emotionally agile newsroom leaders

All the DEI mission statements and training launched in the past few years will not lead to positive changes unless we also recognize and hold space for the feelings within us.

Leaders and managersKathy LuJanuary 9, 2023journalism, leadership, emotional intelligence

Dear new editor: Here are 3 things to help you in your journey

Being a new manager is hard. Expectations come from everywhere. Keep these things in mind as you start and you’ll be OK.

Leaders and managersKathy LuJuly 22, 2021journalism, leadership, manager, managing