Courage is Built Here.
As the registrations came in, I knew this was going to be a special group. And yet nothing could have prepared me for the sheer courage, joy, growth, and yes, utter holiness, that unfolded over three days with these people. I learned
People matter.
Last day of full training. We don’t agree on everything, because that's actually impossible, and yet we’ve laughed, cried, lead, loved, and had so many incredible, courageous conversations together. And, I’m reminded: this is what matters. People matter. Being together
The space is set.
The room is ready.The chairs are waiting.The space is set. In just a little while, 30 people from five different organizations will gather here for three full days of courage in community. I’ve prepared, prayed, packed, and planned, and I’m sure there
The biggest regrets of leaders.
I asked ChatGPT what the biggest regrets of leaders were from the last five years. And not surprisingly, the work I do every single day with organizations addresses and helps with these very concerns. Here’s what leaders say they regret most,
In times of change, trust is often tested.
In times of change, trust is often tested, and sometimes even broken. Whether the change is growth, layoffs, or restructuring, our trust in the larger system can waver, sometimes even feeling like betrayal. We may find ourselves questioning if our
Honored, grateful, and inspired
Three districts. Five sessions. And that’s a wrap on my Back to School week! ? Bayless School District, North Kirkwood Middle School, and Affton School District, thank you for choosing to invest and pour into your people through trusting me to bring
Change often includes grief.
Has there been any conversation around grief and forgiveness? It’s only Wednesday, and I’ve already asked this question three times in three different rooms with three different organizations. Because the truth is, change often includes grief. Sometimes it’s the loss of a person.More
It’s always worth it.
Another school year is nearly upon us.Today I had the honor of kicking off my Back to School season with the administrators at @ssdstl for our Accountability Check-In. Goodness, it was so good to see you all. As usual, it was a little
