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Restoring Empathy
Today, I think nearly all of us understand the importance of empathy in leadership. And yet, if your experience is like mine, you may find you are not tapping into your gift of empathy as readily as you think. My relationship with empathy has evolved over the years, and today I’ll share some experiences that
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Zero-Based Living
A month ago, I spent a week in a silent meditation retreat. The experience has had a lasting impression on me. Seven days were long enough to disrupt habits so ingrained they ran on autopilot, creating space for neuroplasticity to begin working its magic. These gifts of awareness have opened up a new way of
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2025 Highlights
One of my favorite year-end rituals is reviewing my writing for the year and seeing which pieces resonated most with readers. It’s especially interesting for me this year, as 2025 was a year I pushed further out of my comfort zone than ever before. I began the year in Asheville, NC, in the midst of
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Vision
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Spreading Joy
The holiday season is upon us. Connecting with family and friends can bring tremendous love and joy. For many, it is also a source of anxiety and frustration. While some of this is beyond our control, I believe we can positively influence every interaction if we bring a mindset of joy. A Story of Joy
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When the World Changes Overnight
I first wrote about AI in January 2023, when ChatGPT was still a relatively new phenomenon. I had a great use case for it. Like many of us, I struggle to promote myself and sing my praises, as humility has been deeply ingrained in my neural wiring. I gave all my customer feedback and reviews
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Appreciating Your Value
I work with many leaders who embrace servant leadership. They lead selflessly, never asking their teams to take on something they wouldn’t do themselves. I like to think this describes my leadership style as well. There’s a common pitfall that comes with this leadership style. Often, leaders fail to recognize their value to the organization,
