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The Courage Practice
Cracking Our Hearts Wide Open

We've been holding our breath lately, haven't we? Self-protection is high; the proverbial walls between us are too. Some of us may be holding our breath yet many of us are gasping for it.

Cracking Our Hearts Wide Open
The Courage Practice
The Courage Practice
On Standing in Solidarity

This is a revolutionary time. We must do our inner work, friends. The momentum of our outer work will be carried by it. Standing in solidarity, with boots-on-the-ground action, and courageous listening…

On Standing in Solidarity
More Of My Story
The Courage Practice
On Perspective

Perspective has genuinely saved my life.

On Perspective
The Courage Practice
The Courage Practice
On Fear

Fear reminds me of contaminated water. When we regularly hydrate on fear, it fortifies our life choices and drips into our consciousness.

On Fear
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The Courage Practice
The Power of Pause

How practicing pause can powerfully propel us forward…

The Power of Pause

Leadership

11 Lessons About Leadership Transition We Can Learn From Retirement

11 Lessons About Leadership Transition We Can Learn From Retirement

In mid-October, American Express announced the retirement of its CEO, Kenneth Chenault, who has served in his role for the last 16 of his nearly 37 years at the company. Although the financial services giant has been grooming its incoming CEO, vice chairman Stephen Squeri, for the last two years, this will undoubtedly be a time of great change for all American Express employees.

Forbes Coaches Council members pulled some of the most important lessons Chenault's departure can teach leaders about leadership and transition, and what you can do now to ensure a plan is in place...

What Makes A Good Leader? Key Differences Between Management And Leadership

What Makes A Good Leader? Key Differences Between Management And Leadership

Every manager strives to become a good leader. Reaching this role takes a shift in thought, as well as in the way that you lead. Becoming a good leader doesn’t happen overnight as it takes time to cultivate your leadership and ensure you are thinking about your organization’s vision rather than the mere execution of different tasks.

According to a report by the Harvard Business Review, managers manage work while leaders lead people. The same report cites the need for leaders to surround themselves with people of influence, while managers typically focus on people of power. The differences may seem slight, but they can determine if you ascend to the next level in your leadership endeavor...

14 Ways You Can Improve Psychological Safety At Work

14 Ways You Can Improve Psychological Safety At Work

When people don't feel safe, they're not inclined to take risks. They may see opportunities to improve things or have differing ideas on how to approach a problem. But if the thought of stepping forward creates a sense of danger, most people are going to think twice. This means hindered development, both for the company and for the team members...