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Legacy
Legacy is about what we leave behind and how we lead while we’re here.
It’s the stories, lessons, and quiet daily acts that shape the future long after we’re gone.
Here you’ll find reflections on leadership, integrity, family, and the kind of impact that endures.
We Lived a Lot of Life
Eighteen years ago I had a baby. Today, I have an adult.
Katherine Tatsuda
2 days ago2 min read
Stopped Me In My Tracks
Some mornings hold more than you expect.
Katherine Tatsuda
Mar 112 min read
In The Middle of Uncertainty
Behind every budget number and board discussion are real people. Tonight, I spent time with some of them.
Katherine Tatsuda
Mar 92 min read
I Appreciate You
It’s interesting how often we thank people for what they do, but rarely acknowledge who they are.
Katherine Tatsuda
Mar 62 min read
Twenty-One Years of Fire
My daughter Desiree turns 21 this week, and if you knew the road she has walked to get here, you would understand why I’m so proud.
Katherine Tatsuda
Mar 32 min read
Holding The Mic Differently
I know exactly how to make a crowd laugh. That’s not the goal anymore.
Katherine Tatsuda
Feb 282 min read
Jury Duty (But That's Not The Point)
There’s a particular kind of awareness that comes with being known — and not always liked.
Katherine Tatsuda
Feb 232 min read
Retail Reflex
Years in customer service taught me more than most people realize.
Katherine Tatsuda
Feb 231 min read
What Lives In Me
You can center the loss. Or you can center the legacy. In February 2022, I made a choice.
Katherine Tatsuda
Feb 232 min read
Steward Wisely
There are days when you become acutely aware that what you choose now will shape what comes next.
Katherine Tatsuda
Feb 92 min read
Preparation For Tomorrow | Women in Leadership
Tomorrow I’ll be speaking to a room of women in leadership.
Katherine Tatsuda
Feb 23 min read
The Woman In The Photo
This was me, before I knew what I was doing.
Katherine Tatsuda
Jan 222 min read
A Wider Frame
The story I tell about myself has never included the full picture.
Katherine Tatsuda
Jan 193 min read
Big Shoes To Fill
They told me I had big shoes to fill. No one asked how heavy they felt.
Katherine Tatsuda
Dec 23, 20252 min read
To Feel Special
I love to make people feel special. Doing it for my dad was extra fun.
Katherine Tatsuda
Dec 23, 20252 min read
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