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Stop saying TOXIC, It’s not helping!

March 15, 2023 · by · in Business, change, courage, curiosity, Engagement, Ethics, Growth, Hope, Leadership, Leadership, Organizational Learning, Organizational Learning, Uncategorized · Leave a comment

An Exploration of the Language of Change

Wait, is my boss gaslighting me?

March 6, 2023 · by · in Uncategorized · Leave a comment

Subjective well-being and the employee lived experience

A Culture of Learning and Curiosity

December 3, 2022 · by · in curiosity, Leadership, Organizational Learning, Organizational Learning, Uncategorized · 2 Comments

Over the past six years, I have been on an extended journey of learning and self-discovery. Throughout, I committed to following my interests and curiosities to better understand the following questions: who am I; why do I do what I do, and in many instances, why do WE do what we do; what is the […]

The Resilient Leader: A Tribute

August 30, 2017 · by · in Business, Communication, courage, Ethics, Growth, Hope, Leadership, Leadership, mindfulness, Positive Psychology, psychology, Servant Leadership, Uncategorized · 1 Comment

In honor of Thay’s homecoming yesterday – after living in exile for 51 years. Welcome home! Mindfulness in a Changing World: The Teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh. As we attempt to navigate the unremitting surge of life, pressing us forward, many look to the guidance of spiritual leaders. We do so in order to realize […]

The Complex Emotions of Leadership

May 25, 2017 · by · in Business, change, Communication, discovery, Engagement, Leadership, Leadership, mindfulness, Positive Psychology, Uncategorized · 1 Comment

It seems as if very few people are willing or capable of exploring complex emotions; especially leaders. Why is it that leaders frequently miss opportunities to engage and support team members as they experience complex emotions? Do leaders lack understanding of complex emotions? Has time become such a scarce resource that we only engage challenging […]

The Apology of a Daring Leader

July 12, 2016 · by · in Business, change, Communication, courage, Engagement, Growth, Hope, Leadership, mindfulness, Servant Leadership · 1 Comment

  Apologizing is not weakness Owning our missteps – shows humanity, an acknowledgement of responsibility, humility, and vulnerability The process of apologizing helps us reset and reprioritize the things we value An apology clears the way for new beginnings and possibilities Saying I’m sorry will help us move towards growth and understanding   A Case […]

The Purpose Review

June 21, 2016 · by · in Business, Communication, Feedback, Feedback, Growth, Leadership, Leadership, Positive Psychology, Uncategorized · 1 Comment

The ineffectual nature of the traditional performance review process seems to be a never ending storyline as evidenced in the 2008 Wall Street Journal article, “Get rid of the performance review!”. Discussions on how to skillfully facilitate a meaningful dialogue with actionable content persists with few notable changes. I would advocate that we consider a […]

The Hopeful Cynic

February 9, 2016 · by · in Business, Communication, discovery, Growth, Hope, Leadership, Leadership, mindfulness, Positive Psychology, Servant Leadership · 3 Comments

The Hopeful Cynic “When you are cynical, you are never disappointed. It’s courageous to hope, because at some point, you will get your heart broken.” I recently heard Carrie Newcomer make this statement as she was being interviewed by Krista Tippett for an episode of the thought-provoking “onbeing” podcast series. Dear readers, these words have […]