an investment of time, energy, and heart
One of my favorite testimonies ever came from a leader who admitted he thought attending my three-day Courage is Built Here™ training was a punishment from their boss. At the end of our time together, they laughed, slapped the table, and
Do what works for you.
I’m a user of flat spaces and my studio is no different. Sticky notes, stacks of books, workbooks, journals, and all the gear it takes to create incredible events and my podcast (coming soon)! I know the research says a clear
Courage in action.
Monday morning looked like courage in action. I had the honor of teaching a workshop at The Association for Manufacturing Excellence (AME) Conference, and since I don’t have many open-to-the-public workshops, my best friend Rebecca and her Trailblazer Academy (@exploretrailblazer)team took
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
