Exploring the Intersection of Getting On the Same Page and Conflict Resolution

When two or more people get together to do anything, they're all bringing with them to the interaction a lifetime of stories, emotions, fears, needs, hopes, and expectations that drive their action and behavior. Often times things go great, the special mix they create together leads to fun, creativity, and connection. Often times things don't … Continue reading Exploring the Intersection of Getting On the Same Page and Conflict Resolution →

Humility, Curiosity, and Getting On the Same Page

In my role as a leader, a partner, a mom, and a person on this earth, I am constantly in danger of believing that: I know more about a problem presented to me and how to solve it than anyone else in it. I know more about what is needed for a project or initiative … Continue reading Humility, Curiosity, and Getting On the Same Page →

What “Yes, and…” Can Do For Collaborations

"Yes, and..." By nature all collaborations are creative - they describe the act of people coming together to produce something that doesn't already exist. A collaboration will result in greater success if everyone participating in it feels comfortable contributing their ideas (however wild or off the established path) and there is willingness from everyone to … Continue reading What “Yes, and…” Can Do For Collaborations →

5 Steps for Being Present

Need a cure-all for most ills? You may find it in the simple advice to be present. While it would be impossible and probably not entirely satisfying to live a life without regard to a past or present, there is incredible freedom and joy to be found when you are able to turn your attention to what … Continue reading 5 Steps for Being Present →

The Simple Power of Showing Up

We are right in the middle of December holidays, careening toward the end of the year. If thoughts of New Year's Resolutions haven't entered your head yet, there is a good chance they are about to. This particular brand of goal-setting can be polarizing, still, whether you engage in setting resolutions, avoiding them, achieving them, … Continue reading The Simple Power of Showing Up →

How To Regain the Lost Art of Reflection

Every single article I read on "How to Be a Better Leader" has this advice on their list: make time to think. That's a simple directive that is not so simple to do. We all know that time and space to sit quietly with our thoughts is not just going to show up in our … Continue reading How To Regain the Lost Art of Reflection →