In a study, kittens raised seeing only vertical or horizontal lines literally couldn’t perceive the world beyond what they were conditioned to see.
It made me wonder: what might we be missing—not because it isn’t there, but because we haven’t learned how to see it?
Read MoreCheaper energy. Cures for disease. Farming breakthroughs. AI could engineer abundance—but who will decide how that abundance is shared? In this piece, I explore what it means to meet rapid technological growth with creativity, empathy, and ancient wisdom.
Read MoreFor Executive Directors- why investing in your leadership and staff isn’t overhead, but the key to preventing burnout and sustaining your mission.
Read MoreWe love the spark of starting something new—vision clear, energy high, purpose alive. But somewhere between that first burst of excitement and the finish line, life happens. Plans get derailed. Enthusiasm fades.
That’s the moment that matters most.
Recommitment—not perfection—is what carries us forward. It’s the small, messy, imperfect steps, taken again and again, that turn a dream into reality.
What happens when fear takes the lead in our workspaces—and in ourselves? In this reflection, I share a moment when I led from fear instead of trust, and how that shaped a youth-led event I was facilitating. We explore how fear constricts, empathy expands, and why leadership rooted in self-compassion creates room for innovation and inclusion. Whether you’re navigating change, conflict, or uncertainty, this piece is a reminder that empathy—starting with yourself—is not a soft skill. It’s a strategy for courageous leadership.
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