Originally published on September 14, 2016, this piece has been updated to reflect what still feels true today. Several years ago, there was a particular Friday morning that began in a most beautiful way. I was invited to have a conversation with my new friend, Theresa — a conversation that very quickly became both profound and meaningful. We discussed some of the world’s current events; and as Theresa lives in the Netherlands, our focus naturally turned to her experience of

True leadership isn’t built in the big moments. It’s built in the micro-decisions no one sees. I’ve watched teams rise and fall on the smallest choices a leader makes … the tone used when tired … whether actions line up with stated values … and whether the leader’s presence calms a room or quietly sets everyone on edge.  People don’t follow titles. They follow energy. They follow what a leader embodies. This is why I like to come back to my anchors:  Crystal clear clarity (So

What do jellyfish have to do with women’s wisdom?  Turns out… a lot. During our first Women’s Wisdom Dialogue, one participant sat before a background that looked like drifting jellyfish … translucent, fluid, alive. It felt like more than coincidence and became part of our conversation in ways that were open, curious, and playful.  Here is what we learned:  Jellyfish don’t resist the current ... They move with it. They embody a distinctly feminine intelligence … one that list

For over 20 years, my work has centered around the thoughts and teachings David Bohm shared and wrote about in his book On Dialogue. In On Dialogue, David Bohm clearly lays out the path for authentic leadership and collaboration for organizations. First, let’s start with a brief introduction to Dr. David Bohm himself: Dr. David Bohm was born in 1917 in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, 18 miles southwest of Scranton. His Hungarian Jewish immigrant father, a furniture store owner, w

In a recent leadership session I was facilitating, one of the participants spoke about Radical Love. But what exactly is  Radical Love ? In our Dialogue, we likened it to  agape  — the Greek word for “unconditional love.” A love that asks nothing in return. A love that simply  is . Radical Love is a multifaceted force. One that emphasizes unconditional acceptance, deep compassion, and  a commitment to fostering connection beyond social, cultural, and even emotional boundaries

Culture is not a bullet point. It’s not a flavor you add to the work. It  is  the work. It’s the invisible current beneath every conversation. The lens shaping how we speak, listen, interpret—and how we get it wrong.  In my work with leaders across the globe, I’ve witnessed this over and over again. A nod in one culture means “I hear you.” In another, it means “I agree.” The difference? Subtle. But when left unspoken, it can fracture the trust a team is working so hard to bui