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I grew up in a very small town. Around 500 people – and I didn't even live in town. I lived on a hobby farm [...]
I grew up in a very small town. Around 500 people – and I didn't [...]
A good leader. Real values. A real commitment to inclusion. And a worldview that still caught them. Here is what happened – and why it matters.
A good leader. Real values. A real commitment to inclusion. And a worldview that still caught them. Here is what happened – and why it matters.
When an employee asked when to raise concerns about change, the consultant's answer revealed why organizational change fails – and what works instead.
When an employee asked when to raise concerns about change, the consultant's answer revealed why organizational change fails – and what works instead.
The Artemis II crew demonstrated something Birgitt and I work toward with every organization: when people truly see each other, the work becomes extraordinary.
The Artemis II crew demonstrated something Birgitt and I work toward with every organization: when people truly see each other, the work becomes extraordinary.
Unlearning outdated patterns is harder than changing simple facts. Discover why asking "am I open to unlearning?" creates freedom and opens new possibilities.
Unlearning outdated patterns is harder than changing simple facts. Discover why asking "am I open to unlearning?" creates freedom and opens new possibilities.
True enabling starts with giving yourself authority over your life and work. Learn how to enable yourself and others without creating dependency.
True enabling starts with giving yourself authority over your life and work. Learn how to enable yourself and others without creating dependency.
Good changes can create unexpected challenges. A holistic approach to change considers multiple perspectives and long-term impacts, leading to decisions met with appreciation.
Good changes can create unexpected challenges. A holistic approach to change considers multiple perspectives and long-term impacts, leading to decisions met with appreciation.
You can't empower others – only they can empower themselves. Learn how to create conditions for people to claim their power and stay empowered yourself.
You can't empower others – only they can empower themselves. Learn how to create conditions for people to claim their power and stay empowered yourself.
Community development and organizational development aren't the same. Learn the paradoxical leadership stance of being fully present to community while also being detached.
Community development and organizational development aren't the same. Learn the paradoxical leadership stance of being fully present to community while also being detached.
Feeling stuck in change overload? A simple six-step process helps you move from overwhelm to forward movement – for yourself and your organization.
Feeling stuck in change overload? A simple six-step process helps you move from overwhelm to forward movement – for yourself and your organization.
