Relaxed and Real: Leading in Alignment and Integrity

Integrity. It's a word that almost everyone uses when asked to name the most important values or attributes of a successful organization or leader and a desirable a partner or friend. But what does it mean? Most people respond to that question with "it's an individual organization they can trust" and they often equate the … Continue reading Relaxed and Real: Leading in Alignment and Integrity

Collaborative Leadership: Beliefs and Behaviors We Must Hold and Exhibit 

We know that two heads are better than one and working through differences makes ideas and execution better, but we resist putting in the work required for true collaboration. Why? Because of our conditioning. The beliefs we hold as an individualistic, immediate gratification society often prevent us from collaborating and put us into behavioral patterns … Continue reading Collaborative Leadership: Beliefs and Behaviors We Must Hold and Exhibit 

Collaborative Leadership: What It Looks and Feels Like to Collaborate

Being collaborative is something many of us struggle with, yet it is required to be a successful leader, do meaningful work and have a fulfilling life. So why is it so hard? Many of us don't agree on a definition or have a framework for what it looks and feels like. We have to have … Continue reading Collaborative Leadership: What It Looks and Feels Like to Collaborate