As AI eats more and more of the world, our human capacities matter even more. Listening. Noticing. Sharing space. Sensing what is unspoken. Returning to one another with dignity.
That’s not softness.
That’s leadership.
In a world getting faster, louder, and more automated, may we become people who know how to slow the room down, widen the circle, and return to one another with a little more care.
That may be one of the most important forms of leadership we have left.
Read MoreDiscover 5 actionable habits to build psychological safety, increase team retention, and lead your nonprofit through volatility without the burnout.
Read MoreWe need your creativity and courage for the long haul, because this building a brighter future thing ain't easy.
Read MoreAcross teams right now, we are seeing fewer real relationships, more misread intent, and less trust. It shows up as slower decisions, more friction, and less ownership. Here’s what the data (and leaders I work with) keep pointing to:
Half of Americans are lonely.
Two in five don’t trust their coworkers.
One in five has zero friends at work.
This isn’t just a personal issue, it quickly becomes a performance problem, and it’s quietly eroding the foundation of team and organization cultures.
Read MoreThe Q4 wrap up and the Q1 ramp up cycles both demand resilience. Not the kind that’s about pushing through. The kind I’m talking about, that I have the honor of witnessing in grounded, sustained leaders, is a resilience rooted in capacity: Enough steadiness, clarity, and heart to keep leading without burning out.
Read MoreChip’s Note: I love teaching with Daniel, one of our Experience Facilitators in Baja, as he’s wise far beyond his age.
We live in a paradox: in a world more digitally connected than ever, we are lonelier than we’ve ever been. Between 2003 and 2022, Americans cut their face-to-face socializing by an alarming 30%. Teenagers saw an even steeper drop at 45%, while single adults experienced a 35% decline. Across every demographic—age, ethnicity, income—the trend is the same: we are retreating from in-person connection, and it’s taking a toll on our humanity.
Read MoreIn Western, Educated, Industrialized, Rich, and Democratic (WEIRD) cultures, success often is attributed to individual efforts. This drive fuels ambition and fans the flames of the human desire to potentiate, and it quietly undermines the relationships that sustain your work. The result? A lonely workforce, strained teams, and a drifting sense of purpose (see: burnout, turnover, low moral).
Read MoreWe live in a paradox: in a world more digitally connected than ever, we are lonelier than we’ve ever been. Between 2003 and 2022, Americans cut their face-to-face socializing by an alarming 30%. Read the full blog here!
Read MoreJust as hip-hop unites communities across borders, these principles can turn workplaces into spaces where creativity, belonging, and growth flourish.
Read More❌ 40% of employees don’t know their coworkers
❌ 40% don’t trust their teammates
❌ 70% are disengaged at work
But here’s the kicker: Companies where employees feel they belong unlock 50% more satisfaction, 56% more productivity, 36% better wellbeing, and 170% growth in profitability. ✨
💡 What’s the secret sauce to belonging? It’s simpler than you think.
Can you feel it? The upcoming year is going to be wild - something tells me we’re all going to be surprised in the best and worst of ways. How are you going to ensure you ride the coming waves centered and supported? One way I plan to do so is define a mantra for the year.
Read MoreAs we face mounting uncertainty in governance, business, and society, it’s easy to get swept up in words like unprecedented and unknown. But is it really so new? History shows us that change follows predictable patterns, and with the right mindset, these cycles of challenge can lead to renewal.
While crisis and decline pose serious challenges, neither are endpoints - these are invitations to transform.
Read MoreIn today’s hyperconnected world, we’re more “plugged in” than ever. With a few clicks, we can message a friend across the globe, contribute to a virtual community, or work with colleagues on different continents. Yet despite this constant connectivity, loneliness and isolation are skyrocketing. Over 36% of U.S. adults reported feeling “seriously lonely” in 2024. This sense of isolation is driving a host of physical and mental health challenges, including addiction, cardiovascular issues, and depression. It’s a strange paradox: the more tools for connecting we have, the more isolated our society has become.
Read MoreConstantly striving for answers instead of improving our questions, has us missing out on the innovations that arise from ongoing exploration.
Read MoreMeetings have become the place where power and compliance gets paraded, not where collaboration and togetherness gets celebrated. Let's change that ASAP, flipping these demoralizing rituals into places of co-creation and belonging.
From crowdsourcing agendas to creating multiple avenues for contributions, these simple strategies can transform how your team connects and collaborates!
Read MoreEmbracing intentional practices transforms our daily routines into extraordinary journeys. By dedicating ourselves to a series of practices, we cultivate a life filled with purpose and meaning. When we engage with clear intent, remarkable progress and results soon follow, propelling us towards our goals.
Read MoreIn the whirlwind of daily life, it’s easy to get caught up in the pursuit of knowledge and skills without truly integrating them into our lives. Autumn Brown’s quote reminds us of the crucial distinction between merely learning a practice and consistently applying it. Transformation happens when we shift from passive learning to active, intentional practice. Whether that is practicing the guitar, a new behavior, skill or mindset, the consistent attempt to embody the new behavior is where transformation begins to take root.
Read MoreIn recent years, our cultural pillars—academia, media, health, and government—have shown frightening fissures, leaving many of us doubting whether the “experts” can lead us forward. As organizations, societies, and the global order navigate these tectonic transitions, the need for trust in leadership intensifies.
How do we build or rebuild trust in these challenging times?
Read MoreRituals provide a way to navigate the inevitable changes that life brings. They help us to honor our past, support us through the uncertainty of transition, and celebrate new beginnings. By embracing the power of rituals, we can support ourselves and our teams in moving through the ever growing seas of change with grace.
Read MoreLeaders shape the tone, culture, and impacts of their organizations. Through their actions, they create a culture that either ignites success or stifles it. However, the statistics are stark: 60% of new managers fail, and only 15% receive the support they need. This highlights a critical gap in leadership development that our course aims to fill. Work is fundamentally about the decisions we make, and management is the process of improving those decisions. Therefore, developing new skills and practices is crucial to incite impact, build bonds, and navigate storms adeptly while nurturing diverse team in realizing their potential.
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