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Tiffany Dufu is an American leadership advocate, author, and public speaker dedicated to advancing women and girls. She has served in leadership roles at Levo, The White House Project, and the United Way of New York City, and is recognized as a catalyst for gender equality and women's empowerment.

Known for: Drop the Ball: Achieving More by Doing Less

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Drop the Ball: Achieving More by Doing Less

Drop the Ball: Achieving More by Doing Less

leadership·10 min read

In this empowering book, Tiffany Dufu shares her personal journey toward letting go of perfectionism and redefining success for modern women. Through candid stories and practical advice, she encourages readers to 'drop the ball'—to release unrealistic expectations and focus on what truly matters in work, relationships, and personal growth.

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Defining the Problem

When I began writing *Drop the Ball*, I wanted to start with honesty. Women are told we can have it all, but no one tells us how to sustain that illusion. The root problem lies not in women's ambition but in the unspoken social architecture that directs it. From early childhood, girls absorb message...

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The Wake-Up Call

My wake-up call came the night I stood in our apartment, holding our baby on one hip while frantically folding laundry with the other. My husband, Kojo, walked through the door, calm and smiling, and announced he was going for a run. I wanted to scream. How could he run when our lives were drowning ...

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About Tiffany Dufu

Tiffany Dufu is an American leadership advocate, author, and public speaker dedicated to advancing women and girls. She has served in leadership roles at Levo, The White House Project, and the United Way of New York City, and is recognized as a catalyst for gender equality and women's empowerment.

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