True inclusivity demands more than open doors; it requires the courage to delve into the complexity and intensity that diversity and divergence ignite. 

This Thanksgiving, I thank all my teachers. Thank you for being my guiding lights, wise sages, and enthusiastic cheerleaders. Your impact is immeasurable, and your presence in my life is a gift I deeply cherish.

As philanthropic and nonprofit leaders, we are committed to a living our purpose, and driving societal impact. It's time we align our strategies and lofty ambitions with the realities we face. We can shine under the mounting pressures. Remember, diamonds are just specks of carbon that handle stress well.

By regularly assessing collaboration, organizations can pinpoint areas of improvement to support their evolution towards a more aligned, inclusive, innovative, and impactful culture.

There is a terrifying lack of human connection. Our neighbors, friends, families and fellow citizens are lacking connection to themselves and those immediately around them. I am dedicated to changing this. 

Five empowering tactics that anyone can use to shift the atmosphere in their organization!

My upcoming Facilitative Leadership Course is designed to empower emerging leaders with the tools, practices and network they need to thrive in today's dynamic work environment. With only 10 seats available, and 7 already taken, this is a unique chance to embark on a transformative learning experience.

If you know an aspiring leader who is eager to unlock their potential, I encourage you to pass on this invitation. Your referral could be the catalyst for their next level of growth and success.

Say goodbye to turnover and burnout, and welcome a new era of staff retention and engagement by leveraging the power of Facilitative Leadership.

Are your team's collective efforts echoing chaos or harmony? Discover the secret behind the world's most successful teams and learn how to align your crew towards greatness. Ready to transform your workplace dynamics? Start the journey here.

Developing EQ is vital for transforming a group into a cohesive team, as it empowers leaders to comprehend and manage emotions better, leading to stronger relationships, enhanced communication, and improved team performance.

Because facilitative leaders nurture an environment that encourages open communication, empowerment, and collaboration, conflicts are unavoidable. Effective conflict resolution helps groups address and resolve disputes, thus fostering healthy and constructive dialogues to find mutually beneficial solutions.

No matter where you are on your leadership journey, or where your organization lives on the autocracy -- holacracy spectrum, there are a few things we can all do do cultivate a culture of collaboration among our teams…

The delicate balance between consensus and efficiency is essential for effective collaboration and inclusive decision-making. By defining clear expectations, implementing a structured decision-making process, fostering inclusivity, and using more nuanced decision-making processes, facilitative leaders empower their teams to make informed, collaborative, and timely decisions. This balance ultimately enhances team performance, morale, and impact.

I'm excited to introduce an exclusive cohort-based course on Facilitative Leadership. This course aims to bolster emerging leaders in their quest to deepen and broaden their capacity to effect change in chaotic environments.

Active listening is a super power, and while I don't think Marvel offers us a cinematic experience to properly honor this super power, it's application is central to supporting your team in overcoming the monumental challenges your teams and organizations are facing down. By taking time to practice this skill, leaders build trust, foster collaboration, and encourage open communication among team members, thus more effectively stewarding their teams to drive real results.

DE&I are not just outcomes to achieve, but the process to follow for effective collaboration in this hyper connected and chaotic world.

Let's face it, we can't go back to a time when black swans were rare birds, but we can evolve our leadership models to be more effective, nimble, and distributed in the face of increasing flux. By becoming a facilitative leader, you can help your organization thrive in these dynamic times, while creating a positive and engaging work environment.

When people's heart rhythms are in sync, it can lead to increased feelings of empathy, compassion, and cooperation. We can use music to sync up our collective heart beats.

Nasal breathing has many benefits for our overall health and well-being, including improved oxygenation, strengthened immune system, reduced stress, improved sleep, and better performance. Whether we are aspiring athletes, seasoned professionals or stressed out worker-bees, by incorporating nasal breathing into our daily routine (individually or collectively), we can improve our physical and mental health. With increased wellness we become more resilient, alert, insightful, creative and authentic.

By starting meetings with breathwork, we build rapport, reduce stress and anxiety, improve focus and concentration, and promote a sense of calm.